Discover Kovanec: Forests, Water and History

Kovanec combines Baroque architectural history with a natural setting. A long history of the settlement, along with specific connections to water, forest and cycling, gives Kovanec a diverse profile. For a day plan in Kovanec, culture, nature and cycling can be arranged as separate sections.

The Evangelical Church of Kovanec

The Evangelical Church in Kovanec was built in 1786 in the Baroque style. The precise year of construction and the Baroque architectural language give the building a clearly definable historical character. The church has been listed as a protected monument since 1994. It is a landmark of Kovanec and is once again used for religious purposes. For those interested in culture, this is a specific building where a dated structure, protected heritage and the religious life of the settlement come together.

The Wayside Chapel and Older History of the Settlement

The wayside chapel is another landmark of Kovanec. It is located on the southeastern edge of Kovanec and is officially recorded as a protected monument. Alongside the Evangelical Church, this provides a second sacred building with its own location and protection status. For those interested in culture, it is one of the settlement’s specific historical points of interest.

The history of Kovanec dates back to 1266, when Zuzana of Kovanec was mentioned. The oldest surviving written mention of Kovanec dates from 1546. There are 280 years between 1266 and 1546. The church was not built until 1786; its construction period is therefore a later chapter in the history of the settlement.

Forests, Wild Fruits and Water

Kovanec is surrounded by forests on two sides. Mushrooms and other wild fruits, such as bilberries, can be found in the surrounding forests. Those interested in wild fruits can treat the natural setting as a separate focus alongside the architectural monuments. The forests thus stand alongside the church and chapel as an independent landscape area.

The Strenický stream flows near Kovanec; together with an unnamed water reservoir, it offers opportunities for recreation. The stream and reservoir represent two different forms of water in the area surrounding the settlement. For peaceful parts of the day, this connection with water creates a different focus from the sacred buildings or the marked cycle route.

Cycling and Walking Routes

Marked Cycle Route 143 runs near Kovanec. This provides cyclists with a specific, marked route in the area surrounding the settlement. The cycle route can be considered as a separate planning point alongside the church, chapel, forest and water, without assuming a particular route length or difficulty level. For pedestrians, however, there is no marked hiking trail in Kovanec. Anyone wishing to give different weight to cycling and walks should take this difference in marking into account when planning their day.

Discover More Places in the Surrounding Area

Other places in the Mladá Boleslav District include Ledce U Mladé Boleslavi, Skokovy, Sojovice, Židněves, Belá Pod Bezdezem, Nová Telib, Rokytovec and Kosořice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Mladá Boleslav District.