Chapel of Saint Hubertus

The Chapel of Saint Hubertus stands in the middle of the village square in Mstišov, a part of the spa town of Dubí in the Teplice District, Ústí nad Labem Region, at the foot of the Ore Mountains (Krušné hory). It is a small but locally significant piece of sacred architecture, protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

What is the history behind the chapel?

Construction was initiated by Count František Karel Clary-Aldringen, a member of the Clary-Aldringen noble family that managed estates in this part of the Ore Mountains for generations. The chapel was built in 1707 by the builder Kristián Lagler. The choice of patron saint was not accidental — Saint Hubert is the patron of hunters and hunting, a tradition tied to the surrounding forests that served as hunting grounds for the local nobility for centuries. After decades of use, the chapel underwent a complete reconstruction in 2005, which restored the building to good technical and visual condition.

What will you see there?

The chapel has a simple rectangular floor plan, and its facade is divided by pilasters that give the small structure a sense of rhythm despite its modest size. The front wall is topped with a gable featuring voluted (scroll-shaped) wings — a typical Baroque detail that softens the building's straight lines and draws the eye from across the square. Altogether, it is a harmonious, intimate example of early 18th-century rural sacred architecture. Today the chapel is no longer used solely for religious purposes — following its renovation, it has become a venue for local social and cultural events, making it an active part of community life in Mstišov rather than just a monument to view from outside.

How do you get there?

Mstišov lies within the administrative boundaries of Dubí, a well-known spa and tea-producing town in the Teplice District. The easiest way to reach it is by car from Teplice or Dubí, heading toward the foothills of the Ore Mountains — the chapel stands right in the centre of the village square, so it is easy to find. The surrounding area is well suited to combining the visit with a longer walk or a cycling trip through the hilly Ore Mountains landscape, and the proximity of Teplice makes it easy to pair the chapel with a visit to the larger town.

When is the best time to visit?

Given its modest size and character, the chapel is best planned as a short stop during a longer trip around the region — for example, combined with a visit to Dubí itself or an excursion into the Ore Mountains. The season makes little difference to the visit itself, though spring and summer are especially pleasant for exploring the surrounding trails on foot or by bike.

Frequently asked questions

Who commissioned the Chapel of Saint Hubertus in Mstišov? Construction was initiated by Count František Karel Clary-Aldringen, and the chapel was built in 1707 by the builder Kristián Lagler.

Why is the chapel dedicated to Saint Hubert? Saint Hubert is the patron saint of hunters and hunting, reflecting the hunting traditions once practised in the surrounding forests of the Ore Mountains by the local nobility.

Is the chapel a protected monument? Yes, it has been protected as a cultural monument since 1964, and it underwent a complete reconstruction in 2005.

What is the chapel used for today? Beyond its original religious purpose, the building is now used as a venue for local social and cultural events for the residents of Mstišov.