Arch road bridge over the Čistá in Hostinné

The arch bridge over the Čistá in Hostinné is a stone structure spanning 16.5 meters (54 feet) across the river. It features traditional arch engineering with carefully dressed stones that form the typical design of bridges from its construction era.

The bridge was built as a crucial link for local traffic across the Čistá River and has served as a crossing for communities on either side. Its construction belongs to the period when stone arch bridges were the standard solution for river passages.

As a protected cultural monument, the bridge showcases the stonework traditions that were central to construction in this region. The careful arrangement of stones reflects local building methods that have been respected through the centuries.

The bridge is located along Nádražní Street, which connects the main areas of Hostinné and makes it easily accessible on foot. It remains open to visitors, who can walk across or view it from either side of the river.

The bridge is a favorite spot for photographers capturing its classic stone form and how it sits within the river landscape. Though part of everyday infrastructure, many visitors overlook it despite its quiet role in showing how local engineering traditions have endured.

Location: Hostinné

Length: 16.5 m

GPS coordinates: 50.54031,15.72651

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14