Turkovice: St. Martin, views and cycling route 4129

Turkovice lies on the ridge of the Železné hory. When planning your trip, you can choose between two distinct focuses: St. Martin’s Church and its historic surroundings, or cycling on a specifically named route. You can also enjoy views from the parish viewing platform, as well as a local musical tradition and regular sports and cultural events. You can therefore decide whether to focus your stay more on cultural history, the views or a bike ride.

St. Martin’s Church and the cemetery

St. Martin’s Church is an early Gothic building, probably built in the 13th century. It was first mentioned in 1348. Its dating therefore combines a probable construction period with a definite year of first mention. For travelers interested in cultural history, this makes St. Martin’s more tangible: you get both a sense of its architectural style and a clear historical reference point.

St. Martin’s stands on the southeastern edge of Turkovice, in the present-day cemetery. The cemetery includes a chapel belonging to the Pachtů z Rájova family, as well as tombstones in the retaining wall. Alongside the church, this area therefore includes both a chapel belonging to a named family and the tombstones. The historic surroundings can thus be explored through several specific features, not just the church’s construction date.

Views across the Kolín Basin

From the parish viewing platform in Turkovice, views extend across the Kolín Basin, beyond Kutná Hora and Čáslav, as far as Golčův Jeníkov. Visibility depends on the weather. If the view is important to you, take this weather dependency into account when planning your visit. The places named provide a clear geographic frame of reference and make the platform a destination in its own right, alongside the church and cemetery.

Cycling around Turkovice

Marked cycling route 4129 runs from Turkovice to Jetonice. Its 5.7 km route passes through Nový Dvůr and Březinka and by the Pod Skálou crossroads. The start, destination and intermediate points are all specified. Check the signs and route conditions before setting off.

Turkovice is also connected to the cycling network of the Svazek obcí Heřmanoměstecko. The network is intended for leisure cycling and exploring the surrounding area. The two details serve different purposes for your planning: route 4129 is a marked individual route with a stated length and named intermediate points, while the cycling network describes the broader framework for leisure rides and exploration. You can therefore decide first whether to follow a specific route or use the regional cycling network as your guide.

Music and events

Playing various musical instruments remains a tradition in Turkovice. A range of sports and cultural events are also held regularly. The musical tradition and events thus offer further cultural points of interest alongside the historic sites and cycling. If you want to plan your trip around a particular event, check its date in advance.

Discover more destinations: Úhřetická Lhota, Trnavka, Valy, Kostěnice, Slepotice, Jedousov, Dolany, Živanice.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Pardubice.