Chrastavec: Hotels and Accommodations

Chrastavec is situated in a deeply cut, picturesque and touristically interesting valley between two hills. Rohles Forest connects the two parts of the village. The Chrastavský potok stream runs along the road between Půlpecen and Chrastavec.

Culture and History

The Church of the Most Holy Trinity in Chrastavec was built in 1864 and is a distinctive landmark of the village. It was completely renovated at the municipality’s expense, with the active support of members of the parish community. Next to the church is a commemorative plaque, created in 2008, for Professor MUDr. Josef Janků, who came from Chrastavec and was head of the Eye Clinic at the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Prague.

The Löw-Beer Villa in Chrastavec is listed as a cultural monument. The Löw-Beer Villa in Půlpecen was built between 1911 and 1913.

The fortress of Oldřich Chrastavský was part of the defense of the Bohemian lands against enemy incursions. An information board marks the approximate location of the former fortress of Oldřich Chrastavský in Chrastavec.

Hudálna includes a covered outdoor dance floor; Hudálna can be rented for weddings.

Paths and Surroundings

A cycle path runs through the whole of Chrastavec. In the vicinity of Chrastavec, about 3 km away, a red riding trail runs from Vítějeves via Svojanov Castle toward Polička.

Other Places

Other places: Bystré U Poličky, Dolní Újezd, Nedvezi, Malíkov, Horní Újezd, Policka, Oldris, Pohledy

To the higher-level travel overview: Svitavy District.