Sedlec at the foot of Házmburk Castle

If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Sedlec, you can start by getting your bearings from the local landscape and trails. Sedlec lies at the northern foot of Házmburk Castle, in a basin formed by volcanic hills. Nearby, Malý Planík rises to 230 meters; from there, you can enjoy a view of the Bohemian Central Highlands.

Hiking trails and cycling routes

A hiking trail runs through the center of Sedlec from Košťálov Castle, via the Lucký Mill, to Házmburk Castle and Libochovice Chateau. The Třebenice–Libochovice hiking route also passes through Sedlec on its way to Házmburk Castle. It is 12 kilometers long and marked red throughout. Along this route, you can also visit the old Lucký Mill near Sedlec.

Another hiking route, from Ústí nad Labem via Házmburk to Libochovice, also passes through Sedlec and is 47 kilometers long. With the exception of the Bílka–Milešov section, it is also suitable for mountain bikes and trekking bikes. The Lovosice–Házmburk–Lovosice cycling route runs through Sedlec and is approximately 50 kilometers long. These figures are close, but refer to different routes: 47 kilometers is the hiking route, with the stated exception for bicycles, while approximately 50 kilometers is the cycling route. The 12-kilometer route is shorter than the 47-kilometer route.

From Libochovice město railway station, a red-marked trail about 3.5 kilometers long leads through fields to Házmburk Castle. Here, the station, the trail through the fields and the castle provide practical directions for getting there. Trail markings, conditions and access arrangements may change; check the latest information before setting out or visiting.

Local history and memorials

The earliest surviving written mention of Sedlec dates from 1237. In the second half of the 14th century, the village came into the possession of the Zajíc of Valdek family. These are two distinct points of reference for the local history: the early written mention and a later change of ownership.

Next to the Chapel of the Guardian Angel stands a memorial to the fallen of the First World War, erected in 1928. The chapel was renovated and reconsecrated in the 1990s. The dates are therefore distinct: the memorial is dated 1928, while the chapel’s renovation and reconsecration took place in the 1990s.

Inn and hotel search

There is an inn in Sedlec. Check its current availability in advance if you plan to include it in your itinerary. The hiking trails, cycling routes and historic sites give you different points of reference for considering Sedlec as a destination for your stay.

Discover more destinations: Lhotka Nad Labem, Radovesice, Siřejovice, Levín, Kostomlaty Pod Řípem, Křešice, Ploskovice, Krabčice.

For the broader travel overview: Litoměřice District.