Chotenov: Cycling Routes, Views and History

• Cycling route 8558 is a 25 km circular route through Chotenov and Olšany.
• Golgotha is within the municipality at an altitude of 515 m; in good weather, the view extends across several regions and towns.
• The protected Toulovcovy Maštale area, with marked trails and circular walks, is nearby.
• Chotenov was first mentioned in a document from 1347.

Cycling route 8558 forms a 25 km circular route through Chotenov and Olšany. This gives you a specific distance for the ride, but does not replace checking current conditions. The route is based on a municipal planning document, and signage and surfaces may change. Check this information before setting off.

Signposted local cycling routes also cross in Chotenov. These are a separate point of reference alongside the circular route described above. Check current information about the signposting of these routes. This lets you distinguish between the established 25 km loop and the local cycling routes when planning, rather than treating them as a single route.

Golgotha is within the municipality at an altitude of 515 m. In good weather, the hill offers expansive views of the Chrudim region, the Krkonoše Mountains, the Orlické Mountains, the mountains above Kladsko, the Hrubý Jeseník range with Praděd, and the towns of Litomyšl and Polička. The view is explicitly dependent on good weather; the places and mountain ranges listed give an idea of the breadth of the panorama.

The historic Voštice road is also part of the municipal landscape: it runs along the western edge of Olšany, following the contours of the terrain. The protected Toulovcovy Maštale nature area is also close to Chotenov. This 1,083.6 ha natural formation lies between Budislav, Proseč and Nové Hrady. A dense network of marked trails provides access to the area and allows for circular walks. Cycling routes near Chotenov and marked hiking trails in this nearby protected area are therefore different ways to explore the surroundings.

The first documented mention of Chotenov dates to 1347, when the village was named in a document issued by the Bishop of Wrocław, Přeclav of Pogorella. An earlier date concerns Olšany, which is also within the municipality. In 1167, Olšany was donated to the Premonstratensians of Litomyšl by Hroznata, provost of Vyšehrad. These dates refer to different historical events: 1167 concerns Olšany, while 1347 marks the first documented mention of Chotenov.

Olšany is home to the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, with a small wooden tower; the chapel dates from 1890. Chotenov has a Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity. According to a notice dated 11 March 2018, only one pilgrimage Mass was celebrated there. If you would like to attend a service during your visit, check the current service schedule before travelling.

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How long is cycling route 8558?

The circular route is 25 km long and passes through Chotenov and Olšany. Signage and surface conditions may change; check them before setting off.

What can you see from Golgotha?

Golgotha is within the municipality at an altitude of 515 m. In good weather, the view extends, among other places, to the Chrudim region, the Krkonoše Mountains, the Hrubý Jeseník range with Praděd, and the towns of Litomyšl and Polička.

Where can you find marked hiking trails nearby?

The Toulovcovy Maštale protected area is nearby. A dense network of marked trails provides access to the area and allows for circular walks.

Which historical dates are associated with Chotenov and Olšany?

Chotenov was first mentioned in a document in 1347. The donation of Olšany to the Premonstratensians of Litomyšl dates to 1167.

What is known about services at the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity?

As of 11 March 2018, only one pilgrimage Mass had been celebrated there. Check the current service schedule before travelling.

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