Tuchlovice: Mining History, Cycling Route and Churches

When choosing a destination, Tuchlovice offers a range of attractions: mining history around the spoil heap and cycling route, churches with building phases dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, as well as a park, a pond and an annual folklore festival. You can therefore plan your stay according to whether you are most interested in cycling and industrial history, historic religious buildings or an event date.

Cycling Route and Spoil Heap: Traces of Mining

The Halda is the spoil heap from the former Tuchlovice mine. It lies right next to the Tuchlovice cycling route and can be reached on foot or by bicycle. From the summit, you can enjoy wide-ranging views of the surrounding countryside. There is a table and benches where you can take a break. The Halda thus combines evidence of the area’s mining past with a viewpoint and a place to rest. Facilities may change; check local conditions when planning your visit.

The Tuchlovice cycling route is six kilometres long, paved and also suitable for inline skating. For most of its length, it follows the route of a former railway spur that served the Tuchlovice mine. The route is part of Cycle Route 8185, which runs from Lány to Kamenné Žehrovice railway station. You can access the cycling route at several points. Its length, surface and various access points give you practical details to help plan your visit. Check local conditions before setting out, as the surface and access points may change.

Industrial Heritage and Municipal Boundaries

The former JAROSLAV / NOSEK / TUCHLOVICE deep coal mining complex is located within the cadastral area of the municipality of Tuchlovice. The former Tuchlovice mine also included the Pustinka ventilation shaft complex, also known as Na pustince. It lies within the cadastral area of the municipality of Lány, right next to the Lánská obora game preserve. Its main building, with its headframe, is designated a technical monument. The two location references should be distinguished: the mining complex mentioned above is in the cadastral area of Tuchlovice, while Pustinka is in that of Lány.

Chapel and Church: Building History in Several Stages

The Chapel of St Florian was built in 1715 by local landowner Jiří Náprstek. It is dedicated to St Florian because Tuchlovice was affected by a livestock epidemic that same year. A pilgrimage tradition at the chapel has been documented since 1886. Its construction date, dedication and historical context give the chapel a distinct and clearly defined story.

The Church of St Havel is a single-nave building, originally Gothic, dating from around 1330. Only the presbytery with its cross vault has survived from the medieval building. During a Baroque-style renovation from 1840 to 1844, a 27-metre-high tower was built above the entrance portal. The church’s present appearance dates from the 1890 renovation, when the sacristy was extended. A comprehensive restoration began in 2001; the church reopened in autumn 2002. Tuchlovice thus brings together surviving medieval fabric and several later phases of renovation.

Park, Pond and Event

The large Tuchlovický Park is in the centre of the village and offers a quiet place to sit or take a walk. It was completely renovated in 2021. Rybník Salakvarda pond lies beside a field track leading towards Lány and is fed by the Zámecký stream. It is especially popular with anglers and walkers. The pond is owned by the municipality and is freely accessible. As access rules may change, check them before your visit.

The Tuchlovická pouť takes place every May in Tuchlovice’s square. The festival brings folk dancing, folk music and theatrical performances to Tuchlovice and is part of an annual folklore programme. If you would like to time your visit to coincide with the event, check the dates and programme in advance; programme details may vary.

Discover more destinations: Velká Dobrá, Třebichovice, Unhošť, Hostouň, Slatina, Svárov, Jedomělice, Černuc.

For the overview of the wider area: Kladno District.