Discover Tuhaň: Church and Cycling Route

Tuhaň brings together a rich local history and a tangible connection to cycling: the Church of St. Gallus, a sculptural group depicting the Mount of Olives and other historical landmarks give the village cultural points of interest. The Severní Kokořínsko route includes Tuhaň as one of its stops. For an overnight stay, the family-run Penzion v Tuhani is located in the village. This lets you consider cultural history and cycling as two distinct focuses for your stay.

The Church and Layers of History

The first recorded mention of the church in Tuhaň dates from 1362. In 1711, a Baroque church dedicated to St. Gallus replaced the older church building under the patronage of Franz Ernst von Waldstein. The two dates mark different stages: 1362 is the first recorded mention, while 1711 marks the later replacement. The village’s history thus connects a medieval record with a Baroque church building.

At the church is a sculptural group depicting the Mount of Olives, with a statue of the Saviour, a statue of an angel and three sleeping apostles. This specific composition offers a point of interest for travellers curious about religious art and its themes. The furnishings also reflect several periods: most pieces date from 1711, with additions made in 1752. After the fire of 1839, I. Minks of Dubá repaired the furnishings, which were then painted by A. Rienholz. Their origins, additions and later repairs can therefore be distinguished chronologically. If you would like to visit the inside of the church, check in advance whether it is accessible.

Village History and Regional Architecture

The village’s history is also reflected in changes to its appearance. In 1833, a new bell tower beside the church replaced the older tower in the cemetery in the centre of the village; at the same time, the cemetery was moved outside the village. A statue of St. Florian had already been erected in the village square in 1736. These events provide further tangible points of reference in the village’s history beyond the church.

In the area around Tuhaň and the neighbouring municipalities, log houses built by the original Slavic population and half-timbered buildings associated with the later German population form part of the region’s folk architecture. This extends the cultural perspective beyond individual landmarks in the village: the building styles point to the different population groups connected with the history of the area.

Cycling Route and Accommodation in Tuhaň

The Severní Kokořínsko cycling route runs via Dubá, Lhota, Skalka, Domašice, Obrok, Tuhanec, Tuhaň and Pavličky, before returning to Dubá. Tuhaň is therefore one of the named stops on this circuit. In the wider travel area, the route is 28 kilometres long, of moderate difficulty and suitable for cross-country or trekking bikes. Its route and these details give you practical points of reference if you would like to include cycling in your travel plans. As route conditions can change, check them before setting out.

Penzion v Tuhani is located in the north-western part of the Kokořínsko Protected Landscape Area, 6 kilometres from Dubá. It offers two furnished attic rooms for a total of five people, each with its own bathroom facilities. A fully equipped kitchenette connects to a shared living room. Confirm the facilities and current availability directly with the operator before booking.

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