Discover Hostivice

If you are looking for a hotel in Hostivice, you can plan your trip around two local themes: the trails and ponds of Hostivické rybníky, or the town’s architectural and pilgrimage history. The natural landscape is defined by a specifically named educational trail and the protected area’s special role; cultural attractions include historic buildings, a pilgrimage route and preserved chapels. There are also specific points to consider when planning a cycling or train trip.

Nature and trails around Hostivické rybníky

The Hostivické rybníky educational trail is approximately 2.5 km long and accessible year-round. Its approximate length provides a clear point of reference for planning. At its third stop, next to Litovický rybník, there is a birdwatching hut. The information board there describes the birds that can be observed at this location. The Hostivické rybníky protected area is an important site for nesting, wintering and bird migration.

Outside the built-up area, trails are concentrated mainly around Hostivické rybníky; for the town’s residents, they are the most important destination for walks. The educational trail and the other trails offer different points of reference for planning: the approximate length of the educational trail is given, while the town’s description notes that trails are concentrated around the ponds.

Pilgrimage route and preserved architectural heritage

The historic Hájek–Strahov pilgrimage route passed through Hostivice: it ran from Prague’s Strahov Gate to Hájek Monastery, west of the town. Three niche chapels have been preserved in the Hostivice area; there were originally twenty. This figure puts the present-day number in clear perspective against the original sequence. The route and chapels offer a different way of seeing the town than the trails around the ponds: here, the focus is on the history of a historic pilgrimage route.

The historic centre of Hostivice is designated a protected conservation area. Hostivický zámek Castle was built in the late 17th century on the site of older farmsteads and was remodelled into its present form by Anna Maria, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, in 1732–1734. The Church of St. James was founded in the 13th century; the Baroque Hostivická fara rectory was built in 1734–1737. Litovická tvrz Fortress was originally a Gothic structure commissioned by Bishop Jan IV of Dražice around 1330; it was later converted into a granary in the Baroque period. The dates span the church and fortress’s medieval origins and the construction and remodelling phases of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Planning a cycling or train trip

The first stage of the Kladenská cycle route is a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists from Prague via Hostivice to Hájek. When planning your trip, consider both the route and its shared use; check the surface and route details before setting off. Passenger train services from Hostivice are part of the Prague Integrated Transport system (PID). Check current routes and timetables before travelling.

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