chrudimsko- hlinecko

CHRUDIMSKOHLINECKO
by Bicycle
Content
Eastern Bohemia ....................................................... 4
Chrudimsko-Hlinecko................................................. 6
Criss-crossing Podhůra............................................... 8
Old gardens around the Seč Reservoir...........................10
Swimming at Konopáč...............................................12
Journey to the landscape of tradition...........................14
A bicycle trip to the history of the Earth....................... 16
Places where time stood still......................................18
Open-Air Museum Vysočina – Veselý Kopec
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Eastern Bohemia
OLDEST stud farm: Kladruby nad Labem, founded in 1552
HARDEST and oldest race: Velká pardubická steeplechase,
established in 1874
Are you searching for a cyclist’s paradise? Well search no more! The Eastern Bohemia region is the perfect place for you. Cycling enthusiasts of
HIGHEST point: Králický Sněžník, 1,423 metres above sea level
LARGEST protected area: Maštale natural reserve, .
all kinds will find something perfect just for them.
1,088.56 hectares
It doesn’t matter whether your bike is your daily companion, or if you only
LARGEST body of water: Seč Reservoir, 220 hectares
take it out on special occasions. Or whether you love the mountains or
prefer to ride on flat terrain. What unfolds before you is a diverse landscape that will immediately enchant you. While the region surrounding
the Elbe River (home of the well-known Labská route) is a primarily flat
area, the Eagle mountains and foothills and the Králický Sněžník area are,
on the other hand, a lure for mountain lovers. And, of course, the area
includes such cycling treats as single tracks and pump tracks.
In addition to beautiful landscapes, the region not only boasts an interesting history and fascinating technical monuments, but also kind,
hospitable, and open-hearted people.
Its crown jewel is horses, not only because it is home to one of the most
famous horse races in the world, the Velká Pardubická steeplechase, but
also because of the Old Kladruber horses breeding programme, as well
as the volumes of equestrian trails. Here, the old saying still rings true:
“Every Czech is a musician.“ Perhaps that is also the reason why lovers of
SELECTION OF THE MOST INTERESTING EVENTS:
AVIATION FAIR
IN PARDUBICE
June
An international showcase of
aviation and military technology. .
 www.aviatickapout.cz/en
SMETANA’S LITOMYŠL
June, July
International operatic festival..
 http://festival.smetana-litomysl.com
muses cherish the musical gem that is Smetana’s Litomyšl International
Opera Festival.
All of these are delicacies that simply invite you to savour them... Just
like the renowned Pardubice gingerbread.
So don’t hesitate to visit this picturesque corner of the country, and fall
in love with it from your bike seat...
For more detailed information and tips for interesting excursions,
events, or accommodation, visit www.east-bohemia.info.
CRAFT SATURDAY
IN LETOHRAD
July
A demonstration of traditional .
crafts and historical machines..
 www.muzeumremesel.cz/en
PUPPETEER’S CHRUDIM
July
National showcase of puppeteer
ensembles. .
 http://en.navstevnik.cz
PRAHA
PARDUBICE
AKCE CIHELNA IN KRÁLÍKY
August
The largest gathering of military
history enthusiasts in the Czech
Republic.
 www.akcecihelna.com
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Chrudimsko-Hlinecko
Are you looking for tips for an attractive holiday full of exciting experiences? Then come
and discover the Chrudimsko – Hlinecko region! You will find historical monuments, the
gorgeous natural scenery of the Železné hory Mountains and Ždárské vrchy Hills, as well
as a wealth of cultural and sports activities.
We recommend cyclists choose the Seč Reservoir as the departure point. It is nestled
in a picturesque landscape with preserved rock formations, streams, and deep forests
that are webbed with countless hiking, cycling, and equestrian routes and trails. The
lake offers a range of swimming, diving, fishing, surfing, and yachting options. Another
advantage is the area‘s broad range of accommodation options.
You should also definitely visit the Lichnice Castle ruins, the “Muzeum vápenictví“ lime
industry museum in Třemošice, or the “Muzeum Keltů“ Celtic museum with its Celtic trail
and lookout tower in Nasavrky. The old-growth Polom forest near Horní Bradlo is also
of interest.
The city of Chrudim is worthy of attention as well. Its historical centre hosts a range
of cultural events in the summer season. Also worth visiting are the Chrudim Puppetry
Museum, the Regionalní muzeum (Regional Museum) with an exposition on Alfons Mucha, the grand Muzeum barokních soch (Museum of Barque Statues), and the Church of
the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. You can also visit the nearby Rekreační lesy Podhůra
recreational forests with their unique lookout tower, Bára, a rope course park, and a cycling park.
The city of Slatiňany with its renowned stud farm and expansive pastures lies not far from
the regional forests. Visit the chateau there to experience the equestrian museum as well
as its classic expositions.
Young cyclists will be captivated by the Kočičí hrádek (Cats‘ Castle) and the recently-opened Interaktivni muzeum starokladrubského koně (Old Kladruber Horse Interactive Museum) in nearby Švýcárna.
In Hlinsko you can tour the local museum, gallery, or the Betlém cultural reserve, as well
as the nearby Veselý Kopec “Muzeum v přírodě“ (“Museum in Nature“).
Luže is home to the grand pilgrimage Church of Our Lady of Help, as well as Košumberk
Castle. Shoemaking and stonework have their own museums in Skuteč. Heřmanův Městec, on the other hand, sets itself apart for its very well-restored Jewish monuments.
Other suggestions for trips around the Chrudim-Hlinsko region can be found at
http://en.navstevnik.cz. CALENDAR OF SELECTED EVENTS:
SHROVETIDE PARADES
IN HLINECKO
January through March
The traditional and one-of-a-kind Shrovetide
parades inscribed to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage take place in various villages
around the Hlinecko region.  www.vesely-kopec.eu/en
TOMÁŠEK AND NOVÁK
MUSICAL SKUTEČ
March through April
Skuteč‘s festival of (not just) classical music and
choral singing of trans-regional and national
significance with a strong emphasis on dramaturgy at a high level of artistic quality.  www.east-bohemia.info
VESELÝ KOPEC FAIR July
Folk crafts and markets with a diverse supplementary programme that takes place in one of
the most popular tourist destinations in the
Pardubice region.
 www.vesely-kopec.eu/en
PUPPETEER‘S CHRUDIM
July/August
A national showcase of amateur puppeteering
ensembles with a diverse supplementary
programme (concerts, workshops) that is
traditionally inaugurated by the popular puppet
procession.  http://en.navstevnik.cz
LUGHNASAD
July/August
CHRUDIM
CHRUDIMSKOHLINECKO
HLINSKO
A Celtic cultural festival showcasing Celtic crafts,
games, workshops, and concerts for the entire
family. This event takes place each year at the
end of July / beginning of August in Nasavrky.
 www.east-bohemia.info
INDIAN SUMMER AT KONOPÁČ
September
The increasingly popular markets focused primarily on the Železné Mountains regional products
and crafts, presented at the natural swimming
area complex, Konopáč, near Heřmanův Městec.
 www.east-bohemia.info
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Chrudim
Vrcha
Sobětuchy
Rabštejnská
Lhota
Švýcárna
Slatiňany
0 km
10 km
Chrudim
Na Chlumu
Rabštejnská Lhota
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
This route partially leads
along a reinforced cycling
trail along the Chrudimka
River, on Class III roads and
field tracks (occasionally
unreinforced). Suitable for
trekking or mountain bicycles. The route offers a large
number of attractions
(primarily in the town of
Slatiňany, Podhůra recreational forests, and the city
of Chrudim) in a relatively
short distance.
Slatiňany
Chrudim
Difficulty: 
250 m.a.s.l
Type | trekking and mountain bicycles
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Škrovád
ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE
Distance | 23 km
4112 Chrudim > Slatiňany (5 km);
green tourist trail Slatiňany
> Na Chlumu (3 km); 4185
Na Chlumu > Podhůra (4.5 km);
yellow tourist trail Podhůra >
Perný Pond > Rabštejnská Lhota
(4 km); 4111 Rabštejnská Lhota >
Sobětuchy > Chrudim (7 km)
Na Chlumu
385 m.a.s.l
CRISS-CROSSING
PODHŮRA
Perný
pond
Bára lookout tower,
Recreational forests Podhůra
20 km
23 km
POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE
Chrudim urban conservation zone (Museum of Baroque Statues, Chrudim Puppetry Museum,
Regional Museum in Chrudim with an exposition on Alfons Mucha, city ramparts, Monastery
Gardens...) • Slatiňany State Chateau (tour of the castle, equestrian museum, chateau
park, stud farm, and horse paddocks) • Old Kladruber Horse Interactive Museum Švýcárna •
Na Chlumu Lookout Tower located on the forested hilltop overlooking the Okrouhlický Stream
• Podhůra – Bára Lookout Tower, rope course park for children and adults, Podhůra cycling
park (single track and pump track), food and drink • Chrudim summer swimming complex
with water attractions
Museum of puppetry, Chrudim
Švýcárna Lodge Slatiňany
Podhůra Recreational forest, Chrudim
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Seč
Javorka
Proseč
Ústupky
Prosíčka
Hoješín
Přemilov
Seč Reservoir
0 km
5 km
10 km
15 km
Seč
487m.a.s.l
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
The loop leads mostly along Class II and III roads, but also along unpaved forest
roads. In a romantic spot in the Chrudimka River Valley called Na Pilce, you have
to dismount and walk your bike across a wooden footbridge. Mountain bikes, or at
least trekking bikes are recommended. Several historical monuments await you in
addition to the beautiful scenery of the Železné Mountains. Last but not least, you
can also revel in the pleasures of summer. This is because the entire route leads
around the largest water reservoir in the Pardubice region.
Hoješín
Seč
Ústupky
Type | trekking and mountain bicycles
Difficulty: 
Přemilov
Distance | 20 km
Klokočov
ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE
570 m.a.s.l
OLD GARDENS AROUND
THE SEČ RESERVOIR
Klokočov
20 km
drinks with outdoor seating • Jewish cemetery with historical gravestones, parts of which
were forced to cede to the Seč Reservoir • Seč car campground with a sandy beach, food and
drink, and other services
4114 Seč > Ústupky (4.5 km); 4115 Ústupky > Přemilov
(5 km); blue tourist trail Přemilov > Mladiny (0.5 km);
yellow tourist trail Mladiny (crossroads) > Klokočov >
Hoješín, Dolní Ves > Hoješín, Horní Ves (5 km); .
1 Hoješín, Horní Ves > Seč (5 km)
POINTS OF INTEREST
ALONG THE ROUTE
Oheb Castle ruins, Seč
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Seč Reservoir – dam with a view into the deep valley
of the Chrudimka River • Oheb Castle ruins from
the 14th century with a gorgeous view of the Seč
Reservoir • Klokočov – 1,000-year-old Klokočkov
linden tree under which, legend has it, that the
Father of the Nation, Charles IV once rested on his
journey to the healing spring in Modletín, food and
Železné Mountains
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Chrudim
Heřmanův Městec
Konopáč
Sobětuchy
Radlín
Janovice
Slatiňany
Holičky
Palučiny
Konopáč
Heřmnův Městec
Chrudim
Type | trekking and mountain bicycles
Difficulty: 
Janovice
Distance | 19.5 km (39 km including return route)
Čejkovice
ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE
374 m.a.s.l
Natural swimming area, Konopáč
251 m.a.s.l
SWIMMING
AT KONOPÁČ
Čejkovice
Rabštejnská
Lhota
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
With Class III roads with minimal traffic, this route will lead you along
forest and field tracks all the way to the Konopáč natural swimming area,
formerly know as Eliška‘s Spa. The route lies on the northern slopes of the
Železné Mountains. Many places along the route offer sweeping views of the
landscape, during good visibility across Chrudim and Pardubice, all the way
to the Orlické Mountains and the Krkonoše Mountains. Heřmanův Městec will
enchant you primarily with its well-preserved Jewish monuments. Chrudim
offers a range of interesting sights, which include three different museums.
Chrudim
0 km
5 km
10 km
19,5 km
4111 Chrudim > Čejkovice (8.5 km); green tourist
trail Čejkovice > Palučiny > Janovice (2.5 km); 4179
(also the green tourist trail) Janovice > Heřmanův
Městec (6.5 km); 4127 (also the green tourist
trail) Heřmanův Městec > Konopáč (2 km) and back
POINTS OF INTEREST
ALONG THE ROUTE
Chrudim urban conservation zone (Museum .
of Baroque Statues, Chrudim Puppetry Museum,
Regional Museum in Chrudim with an exposition
on Alfons Mucha, ramparts, Monastery
Gardens…) • Holičky (view of the Pardubice
region, horse farm) • Heřmanův Městec – Jewish
synagogue from the first half of the 18th century
and the Galerie Cyrany gallery, Jewish cemetery,
Church of St. Bartholomew, chateau park •
Konopáč – natural swimming area with a vehicle
campground complex, food and drink, and other
services • Rabštejn Castle ruins
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15 km
Museum of Baroque Statues, Chrudim
Jewish synagogue,.
Heřmanův Městec
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Veselý
Kopec
Dřevíkov
Hlinsko
Králova
Pila
Milesimov
Vítanov
Komárov
Studnice
Zalíbené
Chlum
Hlinsko
660 m.a.s.l
Studnice
Chlum
Difficulty: 
535 m.a.s.l
Type | trekking and mountain bicycles
Open Air Museum.
Vysočina – Betlém Hlinsko
Králova Pila
Distance | 22 km
ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE
Hlinsko
JOURNEY TO THE
LANDSCAPE OF TRADITION
Košinov
Open Air Museum Vysočina.
– Veselý Kopec
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
This route leads along Class II and III roads,
and along forest and field tracks. Suitable
for trekking and mountain bicycles. On this
route you have the opportunity to admire
the virtually pristine natural landscapes on
the border of the Železné Mountains and the
Žďárské Hills, as well as folk architecture
monuments. Several lookout points along the
way offer beautiful views of the countryside.
0 km
5 km
1 Hlinsko > Králova pila (5 km);
4183 Králova pila (bus) > Králova
pila (0.6 km); along the green
tourist trail Králova pila > Veselý
Kopec (1.3 km); yellow tourist
trail Veselý Kopec > Chlum (5.5
km); 4183 Chlum > Zalíbené, bus
stop (3.5 km); 16 Zalíbené, bus
stop > Studnice (2.5 km); green
tourist trail Studnice > Hlinsko
(3.5 km)
10 km
15 km
22 km
Open Air Museum Vysočina - Veselý Kopec
POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE
Hlinsko – Betlém Hlinsko folk architecture cultural reserve, Shrovetide exposition (the
Shrovetide processions and masks from the Hlinsko region are inscribed to the UNESCO
list), Municipal museum and gallery • Králova pila sawmill • Veselý Kopec Hill (museum in
nature) • Januš Pond (recreation area) • Church of St. Peter and Paul in Chlum • Studnice
(Shrovetide procession on the UNESCO list) • lookout point above Studnice • Svatojánské
Lázně – lookout point, Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk
Shrovetide processions and masks, Hlinsko
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Rosice
Lozice
Řepníky
Luže
Horka
Vrbatův
Kostelec
Hluboká
Skuteč
Předhradí
Tisovec
Mrákotín
Proseč
Luže
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
The route leads along Class II and III roads, and reinforced tracks in short
intervals. Suitable primarily for trekking and mountain bikes. Ride through
the fascinating areas of the Železné Mountains National Geological Park
with flooded quarries, castles, and lookout towers. You will also encounter
Jewish cultural monuments and pristine natural landscapes in the valleys
of the Krounka and Novohradka rivers.
18 Skuteč > Předhradí (3.5 km); 4024 Předhradí > Skuteč/Hněvětice intersection, bus .
(2 km); Maštale 2 Skuteč/Hněvětice intersection, bus > Rvasický tábor (5.5 km); red tourist
trail Rvasický tábor > Košumberk (4 km); 4181 Košumberk > Rosice (8.5 km); 4121 Rosice >
Chrast (2 km); 4122 Chrast > Oldřetice (14 km); 18 Oldřetice > Skuteč (3.5 km)
0 km
20 km
458m.a.s.l
40 km
Skuteč
Difficulty: 
Oldřetice
Type | trekking and mountain bicycles
271 m.a.s.l
Skuteč
Předhradí
Distance | 43 km
Vrbatův Kostelec
ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE
Rosice
A BICYCLE TRIP TO THE
HISTORY OF THE EARTH
Skutečský quarries
43 km
POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE
Museum of Shoemaking and Stoneworking in Skuteč • Rychmburk Castle • Borůvka
lookout tower •Údolí Krounky a Novohradky natural park • Košumberk Castle ruins
• Jewish cemetery and synagogue in Luže • Pilgrimage Church of Our Lady of Help at
Chlumek • Jahůdka lookout tower • Rosice Museum with an agricultural/firefighting
exhibit • Municipal Museum Chrast • Podskála natural monument • flooded quarries
at Skuteč
Borůvka
lookout
tower,
Hluboká
Pilgrimage
Church of Our
Lady of Help,
Chlumek
Košumberk Castle ruins, Luže
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Nasavrky
Vrbatův
Kostelec
Mířetice
Včelákov
Mrákotín
Holetín
Trhová
Kamenice
Horní
Bradlo
Raná
Hlinsko
Slavíkov
This tranquil route is surrounded by the pristine natural scenery of the Železné
hory National Geological Park with a number of natural monuments, reserves,
and folk architecture structures. You can discover the area surrounding
Nasavrky, where a significant chapter in Celtic history was recorded, but also
a more melancholy place from our history: the town of Ležáky, razed to the
ground by the Nazis. The route leads along marked trails on Class II and III
roads, and is suitable for trekking and road bicycles.
4120 Hlinsko > crossroads before the town of Majlant (9 km); 4115 Majlant > Ležáky (2.5 km); .
4114 Ležáky > Nasavrky (9 km); 4121 Nasavrky > Trhová Kamenice (9.5 km); 1 Trhová
Kamenice > Hlinsko (13 km)
Ležáky memorial site
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0 km
20 km
Hlinsko
Všeradov
Nasavrky
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
395 m.a.s.l
Ležáky
Hlinsko
Type | trekking and road bicycles
Trhová Kamenice
ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE
Distance | 43 km
Difficulty: 
Vítanov
641 m.a.s.l
POINTS OF INTEREST
ALONG THE ROUTE
Open Air Museum Vysočina.
- Betlém Hlinsko
43 km
POINTS OF INTEREST
ALONG THE ROUTE
Hlinsko – Betlém Hlinsko, Municipal
Museum and Gallery • Church of St.
Mary Magdalene in Včelákov • Ležáky
memorial site • Nasavrky – chateau
with a Celtic exhibit, Kaštanka natural
monument, Celtic archeological
open-air museum, beekeepers‘
arboretum • Tarabka Memorial Cross
with the legend of its origin • Trhová
Kamenice – Church of St. Phillip and
James, Trhová Kamenice Museum,
Haunted cellars • Svobodné Hamry
– water mill, timbered tavern from
the 17th century • Dřevíkov – Jewish
cemetery • Veselý Kopec (Museum in
nature) • flooded quarries near the
route at Srní, Trhová Kamenice
Nasavrky Chateau
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