The Záběhlice nature trail, Hamerský Pond and a red-marked route offer different ways to explore the area: through its history, the origins of the pond and the planning of a longer walk. When choosing a route, both the length of the nature trail and the option to continue from the end of the red-marked route are relevant.

The nature trail as a gateway to local history

The nature trail presents the historical development of the district. It is just under five kilometres long and has seven stops. The route length gives you a specific basis for planning, while the stops divide the subject into individual sections. Together, these details answer two different questions: how extensive is the route, and how is its historical content structured? If you would like to learn about Záběhlice through its development, the nature trail is a clearly defined topic to explore during your stay.

Hamerský Pond: origins and watercourse

Hamerský Pond was created in 1770, when copper hammer mills were established there. The year dates the pond’s origins and links it to the establishment of these mills. Its water supply can also be described precisely: the pond is fed by an inlet that branches off from the Botič and separates from the stream at Záběhlický weir. The year and the inlet shed light on different aspects of the body of water: its origins and its hydrological connection to the Botič. The HAMR-Záběhlice sports complex is also located at Hamerský Pond.

Red-marked route and onward walk

The red-marked route ends on Záběhlická Street, near the V Korytech bus stop. From there, you can continue along Hamerský Pond, through Trojmezí and past Toulcův dvůr to Hostivařská Reservoir. The walk there is 5.5 kilometres long. The bus stop’s name provides a landmark at the end of the route; the place names listed make it easy to follow the possible continuation in sequence. For planning, consider the two distances separately: the nature trail is just under five kilometres long, while the 5.5 kilometres refers to the walk from the described endpoint to Hostivařská Reservoir. Check the signs and trail conditions on site if you plan to continue this way.

Cultural history across different periods

Remains of a medieval fortress dating from the time of Wenceslas IV can be seen at Hamerský Pond. In relation to the year 1770, this points to a much earlier period: the fortress dates from the Middle Ages, while the pond was created in the 18th century. This difference in date distinguishes two historical layers at the pond. The complex of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary also includes an adjoining cemetery. Here, a different cultural connection comes to the fore: the church and cemetery are the components of the complex in question. These offer different points of interest to explore: medieval fortress remains by the pond and a church complex with a cemetery.

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