Discover Hochstadt An Der Iser

When looking for a hotel in Hochstadt An Der Iser, the focus of your trip may be the deciding factor: are you mainly interested in cultural history, or would you like to explore on foot and by bike? Sklenařice is connected with the history of glassmaking, and there are also several specifically named tours. This gives you different ways to shape your stay around your own interests.

History and orientation in Sklenařice

Tomášův kříž stands on the hills of Sklenařice known as “Tomášova vrcha.” It is a familiar landmark in the village and the surrounding area. The name Sklenařice also points to the area’s local craft history: the settlement that developed here was named after the glassmaking trade of the glassworks.

Another historical point of interest is St. Anne’s Chapel. In 1880, 64-year-old farmer František Metelka, from house no. 25, built it on his property. The chapel was consecrated on August 1 and endowed. Thus, alongside the references to glass, the history of the village also includes a chapel built in a clearly dated year.

The Quayserova glassworks supplied glass in 1376 for the construction of the local church by canon Hanuš of Hlohov. In connection with the historical glassmaking in Sklenařice, a glass-coated stone and glassmakers’ pots made from roughly hewn stones were also found. The various clues make different aspects of the craft tangible: the connection between the settlement’s name and the glassworks, the use of glass in church construction, and material finds linked to glassmaking.

On foot and by bike

The circular walking route “Views of the Krkonoše Mountains and Sklenařice, with a stop at the swimming pool” passes through Sklenařice and by log cabins. It includes a visit to the local outdoor swimming pool, which you use at your own risk. If you plan to stop for a swim, check the opening hours in advance for the date of your visit.

The cycling and hiking excursion “Trip via Vysoké nad Jizerou and Sklenařice to Tomášovy vrchy” is 12.5 km long. Its title names the route via Vysoké nad Jizerou and Sklenařice to Tomášovy vrchy; the stated distance provides a specific guide for planning.

The cycling route “To Harrachov to see the Mammoth Jump” runs from Sklenařice via Čermákovy Rovně, Rejdice, Příchovice, Horní Polubný, and “Mejto” to Harrachov and back. Harrachov is marked on the stated route at kilometer 17. The two figures given for the cycling trips should be read differently: 12.5 km is the length of the excursion to Tomášovy vrchy, while kilometer 17 marks Harrachov’s position on the other route. When comparing them, a tour’s length answers a different question from a kilometer marker along the route.

Discover more destinations: Bítouchov, Vyskeř, Troskovice, Krckovice-Hrubá Skála, Lomnice Nad Popelkou, Podmoklice, Vítkovice V Krkonoších, Pelešany.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Semily.