Discover Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem

Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem offers a range of possibilities for a stay: a protected wooden church, the Karla Svolinského Gallery, the Les Na Rozdílné nature reserve, and hiking and paragliding on Mount Ondřejník. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, you can first consider whether architecture, art, nature, or a specific activity is your main focus.

Wooden Church and Protected Monuments

The wooden church “Dřevěný kostel sv. Prokopa a sv. Barbory,” also called “Ruský kostelík,” is considered the most prominent landmark of Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem and is a protected cultural monument. Its richly carved iconostasis—a screen decorated with icons—arranges the icons in five tiers. The focus is therefore on the wooden construction as well as the carved decoration and the multi-tiered structure.

Another protected monument is the stone cross in front of the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (“Kostel sv. Máří Magdalény”). Its Czech monument register number is 45703/8-679. The wooden church and the stone cross thus offer distinct, tangible points of interest for exploring the local cultural heritage.

Art and Outdoor Installations

The Karla Svolinského Gallery houses artworks and gifts from more than 246 Czech and international artists. The collection thus brings together works by a large number of artists from Czechia and other countries. Outdoor installations are also located in front of the gallery and are open to the public year-round. Check the conditions on site during your visit.

Nature Conservation and Trails

Les Na Rozdílné is a nature reserve in the cadastral area of Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem. Its conservation objectives include a regionally significant, near-natural mixed forest ecosystem, a gene pool of native woody plants, and a habitat for endangered animal species. Protection therefore extends to the forest as an ecosystem as well as to native woody plants and wildlife.

The Skalka Trail can be reached from Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem by train and then on foot via the blue-marked hiking route to the Pod Skalkou trail junction. The train journey and the subsequent walk are two separate sections of the route. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.

Paragliding on Mount Ondřejník is another activity to consider, as the mountain is regarded as a popular location for it. This distinguishes the area’s nature and hiking attractions from this mountain sport, rather than combining them into a single activity.

Event and Local History

The Kunčice March “Po stopách partyzánů” (In the Footsteps of the Partisans) was held in 2025 as its 24th edition of this traditional event. That edition featured 7- and 15-kilometer routes. The start was at Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem railway station, and the finish was at the Turistický spolek club’s hut near Žabák. If you are planning for another year, check that year’s date and route details.

The history of the railway connection is also part of the development of tourism in the area: it was put into operation in 1888. The rail link to the mountains contributed to the development of tourism and recreation in Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem. This is historical context; for the Skalka Trail, the train journey is explicitly part of the described route.

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