*A 3 km (extendable) walk in the park at the impressive Empire-style Kačina chateau*
- Kačina chateau was constructed in the early 19th century as the prestige mansion of the supreme Burgrave of the Kingdom of Bohemia, Jan Rudolf Chotek. Today, it is one of the most important Empire-style buildings in Bohemia and is situated in an extensive English style park area, 6 km northeast of Kutná Hora.
- This exceptional chateau is open for tours (see the web site for times) and also houses a branch of the National Museum of Agriculture. The gardens have activities for children near the chateau and a short walk around the park is highly recommended. There are various paths available, but the 3 km route shown in the map is almost completely flat and can easily be undertaken with a stroller. The park is open year round and is free to access. There is a pleasant café in one of the side buildings, serving good coffee and homemade cakes (open at the same time as the chateau interior).
- For a longer walk, after exploring the chateau and park area, consider taking the RED hiking trail to the nearby small town of Nové Dvory, which has a fine Baroque chateau (also previously owned by the Chotek family). This is a 3 km walk from the chateau, half of which is in the chateau park. There are a couple of good refreshment options in the town.
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Directions
- Kačina is situated at the edge of the village of Svatý Mikuláš and can be reached by bus from Kutná Hora. There is also a large parking area close to the chateau
- From the car park initially follow the RED hiking trail, which traverses the park area. There is a short educational trail (for children) on the left side shortly after entering the park area
- Cross the stone footbridge 750m after entering the park and after a further 200m turn left off the RED trail onto a side path
- Follow this path for 200m and then turn left again heading back towards the chateau, passing the small alcove chapel to return to the chateau complex, its museum and café
