The bell weighs 120 kilograms and was cast by the Perner foundry in Passau.
The structure is positioned near the former 'Iron Curtain' zone that divided the region during the Cold War.
The bell is inscribed with the names of the surrounding villages that were historically impacted by border demographic shifts.
The project was initiated by local community members seeking to bridge the gap between present-day inhabitants and the region's former German residents.
Zvon Setkávání, known as the Bell of Meeting, is an art installation located in the Novohradské hory (Novohrad Mountains) near the village of Hojná Voda. The bell was cast in 2005 to commemorate the reconciliation of the Czech and German populations in the border regions after the Second World War. It is housed within a timber-framed structure designed to provide shelter and acoustics for the bell. Visitors can manually ring the bell, which is intended to symbolize the importance of communication and peace. The site is situated at a high elevation, offering expansive views of the surrounding forested landscape. It serves as a symbolic endpoint for regional hiking trails.
The elevated viewing deck adjacent to the bell structure, which frames the bell against the backdrop of the mountain range.
Bring a windbreaker or warm clothing, as the exposed location experiences high winds.
Wear sturdy waterproof footwear suitable for forest paths and potential mud.
Check the local weather forecast specifically for the Novohradské hory range before setting out.
Attempting to drive directly to the bell in a standard vehicle, as it is located on a restricted-access forest road requiring a walk.
Accessible year-round, though snow accumulation may make forest trails difficult to traverse in winter.
