Velký Chlumec: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Velký Chlumec
In Velký Chlumec, landscape, culture, and wildlife protection come together: The local references range from a commemorative oak and named mountains to churches, a field path, and a wildlife rescue station.
Nature and Landscape
The protected Chlumecký dub commemorative oak is located in Velký Chlumec. It is estimated to be 300 years old and 25 meters high; these figures were recorded in 2010.
The Hradec mountain is located in the immediate vicinity of Velký Chlumec. The Plešivec and Velký Chlum mountains are also located in the surrounding area. Further afield in the region are Doutnáč mountain, Karlštejn Castle, and the ruins of Týřov.
The Studený vrch observation tower stands in the vicinity of Velký Chlumec. It was built in 1942, is 17.5 meters high, and offers views towards Prague, Karlštejn, and the Brdy ridges. From Velký Chlumec, the observation tower can only be reached on foot or by bicycle; the car must be left in the forest before continuing the ascent on foot.
Paths and Culture
The blue Podbrdský-Čtyřlístek field path, also known as the southern or Chlumec path, leads to several sights, including Velký Chlumec with the Chapel of Saint Ludmila.
The Church of Saint George and the Malá Svatá Hora Church are located in the vicinity of Velký Chlumec.
Wildlife Protection
The Záchranná stanice pro volně žijící živočichy Velký Chlumec offers guided tours of its grounds, focusing on individual animal patients and the protection of endangered species. A tour lasts approximately one hour and requires advance reservation. There are also educational programs for kindergartens, primary schools, and secondary schools covering wildlife, human-caused hazards, treatment, care, and the return to nature.
Shared Experiences
On June 6, 2026, Velký Chlumec hosted a children's day for children and their parents. The event used a 3.5-kilometer forest path between Velký Chlumec and Malý Chlumec. Along the path, there were stations with tasks about fruit and vegetables; the route was designed for children of all ages and their parents.
Other places in the same district: Karlstejn, Všeradice, Vinařice, Vráž, Zdice, Stašov, Komárov, Jivina
To the higher-level travel overview: Beroun District.
