Discover Bezvěrov: Glassworks, Border Stones and Starry Skies

Bezvěrov offers several different points of interest for a trip: the history of the Kavalier Glassworks, historical boundary markers, a hiking route and the night sky of the Manětín Dark Sky Region.

Glassmaking History and Historical Boundary Markers

The Kavalier Glassworks was founded in 1867 by Czech entrepreneur Eduard Kavalier. It produced hollow glass, crystal glass and chemical glass; its laboratory glass in particular was also valued overseas. The factory closed in 1923. There are 56 years between its founding and closing.

A group of houses and the factory building of the former Kavalier Glassworks are considered technical cultural heritage.

The boundary stones form another chapter in the history of the area. Eight surviving sandstone boundary stones from a historical boundary system dating to 1686 are recorded in the cadastral area of Bezvěrov. Given the extent to which they have been preserved, the group of boundary stones is considered an exceptional example of 17th-century land marking and an important record of historical development. The 1686 boundary system predates the Kavalier Glassworks, which was founded in 1867 and closed in 1923. This places 17th-century land marking alongside industrial production in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Chapel of St. Florian in Bezvěrov dates from the second half of the 19th century. Its bell is still in use today.

Hiking and the Night Sky

The Bezvěrov–Vlkošov–Zbraslavský vrch–Kozelka–Doubravice–Nečtiny hiking route is 17.5 km long. It starts in Bezvěrov and initially follows the red-marked trail northeast to Služetín, 3 km away. The entire route is 17.5 km long; the first section to Služetín, 3 km away, is considerably shorter. Check trail conditions before setting out.

Bezvěrov is one of the ten municipalities in the Manětín Dark Sky Region. The region covers 346 km² and offers a relatively well-preserved nighttime environment and star-filled skies. It is easily accessible to visitors, and there are no restrictions on movement for nature conservation reasons.

Krašov and Its Annual Event

Krašov can be reached from Bezvěrov on foot, by bicycle or by car. Every year on November 30, the Feast of St. Andrew, a pilgrimage mass with Trappist brothers is held at the Church of St. Andrew. Parking is available at the transmitter and at the former bus stop in Krašov. As local parking regulations may change, check the situation before your visit. If you plan to attend the pilgrimage mass, you can mark November 30 as an annual date. For those arriving by car, the two parking areas are useful landmarks; Krašov can also be reached from Bezvěrov on foot or by bicycle.

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