Horní Benešov: Mining History and Cultural Monuments

When choosing a hotel in Horní Benešov, the town’s historical development and opportunities for excursions are particularly important. Mining history, religious buildings, and specific information on routes and transport offer different points of interest. This can help you decide whether you are most interested in local history, architecture, or outdoor activities.

Mining History of Horní Benešov

Horní Benešov was founded as a mining town in 1253. Its silver mines were among the oldest in the country; mining continued here, with interruptions, until 1992.

Cultural Monuments and Religious Buildings

The cultural monuments of Horní Benešov include the Gothic parish Church of St. Catherine and the wall surrounding it. The cemetery chapel of the Virgin Mary was built in 1893 and has a unified Neo-Gothic interior. The sandstone statue of St. John of Nepomuk adds to this picture of art history. It is a Baroque sculpture from the second half of the 18th century.

Routes to Lichnovské šance and a Cycling Route

The historical interpretation of Lichnovské šance remains open: the site is considered either a fortification from the Thirty Years’ War or artillery redoubts from the Seven Years’ War. A forest path leads north from Luhy, a district of Horní Benešov, to the redoubts. Check local trail conditions before setting out. This allows you to factor in travel to the starting point and the direction of the path when planning, while keeping the two historical explanations as alternatives.

Cyclists may also be interested in regional cycle route No. 6160. It runs through the cadastral area of Horní Benešov; check the current signage before your ride. Bus line 811 runs between Krnov and Horní Benešov. Check the current timetable before departure, as schedules and service patterns can change. The bus connection and cycling route are different options for planning your trip; each has its own current information, which you should check in advance.

Hobby Horsing and Regional Excursions

A municipal notice from 2026 lists hobby horsing training every Monday from 16:00 at the sports field in Luhy. Check the schedule before your visit, as this is a weekly timetable listed for 2026. HHC/HB MAAT (Hobby Horse Club Horní Benešov) is an official regional member club of the Česká Hobby Horsing Asociace. For member clubs, regular training sessions and the opportunity to join are part of the general club context. You should ask HHC/HB MAAT directly for specific times and participation information.

Horní Benešov is one of the municipalities in the Slezská Harta microregion. Excursion cruises are also offered in the Slezská Harta area; check dates and access arrangements in advance. This regional excursion option complements the town’s history, cultural monuments, and routes within its cadastral area, offering another possibility to consider when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Holčovice, Dolní Václavov, Valšov, Nové Heřminovy, Milotice Nad Opavou, Liptaň, Bridlicna, Horní Město

For the overview of the wider area: Okres Bruntál.