Kladruby U Stříbra – Monastery, Culture and Walking Routes

If you are looking for a hotel in Kladruby U Stříbra, the monastery, fortification history and routes can serve as points of reference for planning your trip. Several sightseeing and route themes relate to the Benedictine monastery; these are joined by exhibitions at the Kladrubsko Regional Museum and the summer Kladrubské hudební léto music festival. This can help you decide whether you would rather combine your trip with monastery tours, historical exhibitions or a route.

Monastery tours and sightseeing routes

The main guided tour of the monastery introduces life for the monks in the Baroque Benedictine monastery. This includes their accommodation and meals, as well as their spiritual life, work and recreation. The tour visits restored areas of the new and old convents, as well as the cloister courtyard. If you are interested in monastic ways of life, the tour connects spiritual and everyday themes with the monastery’s spaces.

A second tour focuses on the Windischgrätz family, Alfred I and his wife Eleonore, as well as the economic use of the former monastic estate. The tour also includes the original interior of the princely library from the first half of the 20th century. The new “Klášter” and “Zámek” sightseeing routes opened to visitors on April 1, 2023. If you are planning a specific visit, check the current schedule, as exact availability may change.

History of Kladruby: Monastery, Fortifications and Music

The Benedictine monastery of Kladruby u Stříbra was founded in 1115 by the Bohemian prince Vladislav I. An exhibition at the Kladrubsko Regional Museum covers Kladruby’s 900-year history, from the year the monastery was founded until 1945. Another exhibition focuses on the fortification system in the Kladruby area, the construction of light fortifications, structures in the surrounding area and excursion tips.

The Kladruby Czechoslovak Fortifications Museum consists of two vz. 37 light fortification structures. They were built in 1938 as the first line of defence against Nazi Germany and are located in the immediate vicinity of Kladruby Monastery. The monastery’s founding and the fortifications thus represent different historical themes. Exhibits and exhibition content may change; if you are interested in a particular topic, check what is currently on offer.

Kladrubské hudební léto takes place every summer in Kladruby Cathedral. Specific programme dates may vary. If you would like to combine your visit with the music programme, check the dates of individual events in advance.

Walking loops and routes at the monastery

The Kladruby nature and history trail starts at Kladruby Monastery. It covers the geology of the Úhlavka River, the mills along the Úhlavka and the topic of fishing. Its starting point at the monastery and its varied content give you a concrete idea of the natural and historical themes covered by the trail. Check the trail conditions before setting out.

Long-distance cycling route No. 37, the international E6 hiking route and the Camino de Santiago also pass by the monastery. The names indicate different types of travel: a long-distance cycling route, a hiking route and a pilgrimage route. If you plan to include one of these routes in your itinerary, check the current route and signage before setting out.

Getting there

The “Kladruby, okres Tachov” bus stop is about 900 metres from the monastery grounds. From the monastery, it is about 7 km on foot to Stříbro train stop via the blue-marked trail. These details provide two different points of reference for getting there: a bus stop near the monastery grounds and a train stop that can be reached on foot along a hiking trail. Stop locations and transport services may change. Check the latest information before travelling and take trail conditions into account for the walk.

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For the broader travel overview: Tachov District.