Hidden in Boří Forest is a small neo-Gothic chapel that looks much older than it really is. St Hubert Chapel is a rewarding stop for travellers who want to discover the Lednice–Valtice landscape beyond its two famous chateaux.
Verified facts
- St Hubert Chapel was built in 1855 to plans by Jiří Wingelmüller during the reign of Alois II of Liechtenstein.
- It is a triangular neo-Gothic structure with three open arches and a statue of St Hubert at its centre.
- The official source describes it as the youngest architectural monument in the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape.
- It stands in Boří Forest between Valtice, Lednice and Břeclav, with marked walking routes in the surrounding area.
Why visit
St Hubert Chapel is exactly the kind of place that gives a vast designed landscape its character. It does not feel like an isolated monument with a ticket office and car park; it appears as a surprise in the forest. Reaching it through the landscape helps explain why the Liechtensteins designed Lednice–Valtice as one connected composition.
The architecture deliberately evokes the Middle Ages. Sandstone blocks and neo-Gothic forms create a romantic scene that works equally well as a short cycling stop or the destination of a woodland walk.
How to plan your visit
Use the chapel as a waypoint on a route. Allow for forest surfaces, recent weather and seasonal conditions. There is no need to plan a conventional interior tour: the value lies in the structure, the forest and its relationship with the wider landscape. Stay on marked paths and respect any current restrictions in woodland or protected areas.
Practical Terasy Sedlec tip
Terasy Sedlec is a convenient base between Mikulov, Valtice, Lednice and the Austrian border. For this trip, it is usually better to combine two or three geographically close places than to spend the day driving between distant attractions. Check current access and navigation before leaving; in protected areas, also check the latest rules and restrictions.
Who is this trip for?
Cyclists, walkers, architecture enthusiasts, couples and visitors looking for a quieter stop within the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape.
What to combine on the same day
It combines naturally with the Three Graces, Nový Dvůr, Rendez-vous and Valtice. By bicycle it can form part of a larger circuit between Lednice and Valtice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the chapel without a guided tour?
Yes. Think of it primarily as a small landscape monument rather than a conventional chateau with a visitor circuit.
Is it better on foot or by bicycle?
Both work well. A bicycle makes it easy to include the chapel in a longer circuit, while walking gives you more time to experience the atmosphere of Boří Forest.
Is the trip suitable for children?
Yes, especially as part of a shorter woodland route. With younger children, remember that the surface is a normal forest path and pushchair conditions depend on the weather.
When is it most attractive?
Every season has a different atmosphere. Dry days are the easiest for comfortable movement on forest tracks.
Why is the chapel interesting?
It is the youngest building in the Lednice–Valtice ensemble and a clear example of the romantic way the landscape was reshaped in the nineteenth century.
What can I combine with it on the same day?
The Three Graces, Nový Dvůr, Valtice or another of the estate’s follies. Cyclists can link several stops into one themed circuit.
Stay at Terasy Sedlec
One trip is rarely enough. Turn South Moravia into a multi-day stay.
From Terasy Sedlec you can head in a different direction every day: Pálava, the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape, wine villages or the Austrian Weinviertel. Instead of changing hotels, keep one peaceful base and build a different itinerary each day.
Explore the region without rushing.
Plan two, three or more days and mix the famous sights with smaller places that give the region its character.
Official sources
Facts verified: 2026-09-17.