Ratenice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Ratenice, the “Marobudovi v patách” educational trail presents the history and present-day life of the municipality. The 3.5-kilometre circular route starts and ends in the centre of Ratenice. It is easy, has no elevation gain, and can be walked year-round.

The landscape landmarks around Ratenice are also clearly identified: Horky is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Ratenice. Hořánck is likewise a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Ratenice. The hill “[Dobřichov] outlook p.” is located in the immediate surroundings of Ratenice; “(Boží muka) [Radim u Kolína]” is also a hill in the immediate surroundings of Ratenice.

Local History and Culture

The “Church of Saint James the Elder” in Ratenice is listed in the Czech Central Register of Cultural Monuments. The virtual Ecomuseum Ratenice preserves accounts from eyewitnesses. In the wider regional surroundings of Ratenice, Zámek Kačina is classified as a chateau.

Routes and Activities

The KČT cycling route 0125 runs from Pečky via Ratenice to Vrbová Lhota. The cycling connection in Ratenice was built in 2013 as a 1,046-metre-long paved path along a Class III road. At “Ratenická okýnka II”, a stamp card guides visitors through the activity; the card is available at the library or can be printed at home.

Culinary Experiences

On 26 July 2025, a Restaurant Day was held at the sports field in Ratenice. Participants were able to open one-day pop-up restaurants and serve acquaintances or passers-by.

More places to discover: Nová Ves-Ohrada, Pašinka, Žiželice, Veltruby, Hradešín, Rostoklaty, Chotutice, Uhlířská Lhota.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kolín District.