Discover Rejchartice: Culture and Trails around Kamenec

Rejchartice between Stream, Mountains and Culture

Rejchartice stretches along the Kamenec stream and combines a rich cultural history with landscapes ideal for walks. The surrounding mountains of Hrubý Jeseník rise to 794 metres, while the local forests invite you to walk throughout the year. If you would like to combine culture and activity on your trip, you will find historic buildings, a distinctive artistic tradition and a marked hiking trail here. The stream, forest and local history each offer a different focus: you can concentrate on architectural history, discover the angel sculptures or explore the landscape on foot.

Historic Traces around the Church

The protected Baroque Church of Saint Michael is at the centre of the area's history. It is a listed monument dating from 1770, with an older core and a cemetery area. The church stands on the site of a church dating from 1643, at the intersection of four historic roads connecting the surrounding villages with Rejchartice. Inside, the Stations of the Cross consists of fourteen paintings by the painter Jindřich Kress from Rapotín. This historic setting is complemented by the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, a building dating from 1755. The church, its predecessor and the chapel belong to different historic building phases of the village.

The historic character also includes smaller monuments. The monument to the victims of the First World War was extensively restored from April to August 2024. The municipality also has stone crosses, while the cemetery contains historic tomb monuments from the 19th century. Both forms bear witness to a tradition of artistic stone masonry in the Šumperk area. The cultural focus thus extends from sacred architecture and memorial sites to regional craftsmanship.

Andělárium: Sculptures and an Open-Air Gallery

The Andělárium sculpture symposia, held in Rejchartice since 2013, provide a distinctive cultural element and serve to create a unique collection of angel sculptures. Andělská louka is a unique open-air gallery known as Andělárium. In the third week of July, you can watch sculptors and woodcarvers transform tree trunks into angel sculptures. This means that the focus is not only on the completed collection but also on the craft process behind its creation. The traditional SvatoMichaelská pouť has also been revived in Rejchartice, and various cultural events supplement the programme. For those interested in culture, this combines viewing sculptures with craftsmanship and local tradition.

The Andělské stezky

For exploring the area on foot, the Andělské stezky are a 5.2-kilometre hiking route. Three information boards guide walkers along the Andělské stezky. The stated distance provides a concrete basis for planning a day, while the boards support orientation. This allows the combination of landscape and angel sculptures to be included as a separate part of your travel planning without losing sight of the village's historic sights. The route thus complements the architectural and artistic history with a clearly defined outdoor activity.

More Destinations for Your Search

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Rejchartice: Dubicko, Kopřivná, Mírov, Loucná Nad Desnou, Kosov, Zlaty Potok, Zvole U Zábřeha and Svébohov.

To the higher-level travel overview: Šumperk District.