Go on a Trip from Karlovy Vary to Bečov and the Shrine of St Maurus

Go on a Trip from Karlovy Vary to Bečov and the Shrine of St Maurus - Bečov Chateau

Bečov Chateau Tour Main Details mapka_becov_chateau

Trip Dates: Sat (April through October)
Meeting Time: 11:45 am
Departure Point: Karlovy Vary “Tržnice” Bus Stop (painted green) for long distance buses on Varšavská Street (placed between two crosswalks, the Market Hall being behind you)
Tour Duration: 4.5 hours (approximately)
Distance Covered: 57 km
Price: 550 CZK per person, 2 people minimum (1100 CZK)
Admission fees to Bečov Chateau: 110-160 CZK, the Krásno Museum: 30 CZK are included.

Tour overview
Bečov (pop 1,000), is well known for its castle & chateau along with the valuable shrine of Saint Maurus. The castle is first mentioned in the beginning of the 14th century. The shrine of St Maurus, a Christian relic was made in the first quarter of the 13th century to contain the mortal remains of St John the Baptist, St Maurus and St Timothy and brought to Bečov in the late 19th century. The previous owners hid the shrine before fleeing the country at the end of World War II. It was found badly damaged underneath the chapel floor in 1985. The shrine of St Maurus was exhibited at Prague Castle in 2010 and got back at the end of February 2011.

Our next stop is a remarkable stone observation tower at Krásno Hill, above the town of Krásno (pop 700). We will walk about a kilometer to reach it. The tower was built by the locals to avoid unemployment during the great depression in the1930´s. The Krásno Museum also called Vilém Tin Mine Facility (open March through November) offers a very interesting exhibit to see.

After getting back you will explore K.V. on your own. We provide all necessary info and a spa drinking cup so you can sample at least one of the springs if not all.