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Pardubice Chateau

2 3 Eastern Bohemia OLDEST stud farm: , 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 East- HIGHEST point: Králický Sněžník, 1,423 metres above sea level ern Bohemia region is the perfect place for you. Cycling enthusiasts of 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 land- scape that will immediately enchant you. While the region surrounding the Elbe River (home of the well-known Labská route) is a primarily flat SELECTION OF THE MOST INTERESTING EVENTS: area, the Eagle mountains and foothills and the Králický Sněžník area are, AVIATION FAIR on the other hand, a lure for mountain lovers. And, of course, the area IN PARDUBICE includes such cycling treats as single tracks and pump tracks. June In addition to beautiful landscapes, the region not only boasts an in- An international showcase of teresting history and fascinating technical monuments, but also kind, aviation and military technology. . hospitable, and open-hearted people.  www.aviatickapout.cz/en 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 SMETANA’S LITOMYŠL June, July also because of the Old Kladruber horses breeding programme, as well International operatic festival.. as the volumes of equestrian trails. Here, the old saying still rings true:  http://festival.smetana-litomysl.com “Every Czech is a musician.“ Perhaps that is also the reason why lovers of 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 CRAFT SATURDAY like the renowned Pardubice gingerbread. IN LETOHRAD July So don’t hesitate to visit this picturesque corner of the country, and fall A demonstration of traditional . in love with it from your bike seat... crafts and historical machines.. For more detailed information and tips for interesting excursions,  www.muzeumremesel.cz/en events, or accommodation, visit www.east-bohemia.info. 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 .  www.akcecihelna.com

4 5 Pardubicko CALENDAR OF SELECTED EVENTS:

GRAND FESTIVAL Pardubicko belongs to the so-called “golden ribbon of the Czech OF LAUGHTER lands,“ the most fertile part of the Elbe River lowlands. The expan- January/February sive blooming meadows, historical irrigation canals, and ponds are Competition showcase of comedic shows from theatres from across . characteristic of this unique area. This distinctive character alone the Czech Republic. Pardubice becomes makes it an enticing region for all cyclo-tourists, whether an individual, the city of laughter for a week!  www.visitpardubice.com or a family with children. A natural dominating feature of Pardubicko is the Kunětická hora AVIATION FAIR June Castle. Its gingerbread and horses are the inherent symbols of the An enthralling spectacle at the region. Pardubice airport, both in the air and Pardubice even has half of a horse in its city coat of arms. Further- on the ground; a traditional mainstay in the calendar of the most famous more, the renowned stud farm in Kladruby nad Labem, one of the European air shows. oldest of its kind on Earth, lies just a few kilometres down the Elbe  www.aviatickapout.cz/en River from this regional metropolis. And thirdly, Pardubice is the MIRROR OF ART home of the Velká Pardubická steeplechase, one of the most difficult June races on the planet, established in 1874. The springtime portion of the Pardubice city festival presents a non-competitive Pardubicko is also a diverse region for interesting monuments. These showcase of attractive reflections of include the Gothic-Renaissance chateau in Pardubice, the Choltice amateur art in the city streets. chateau with its charming park of plane trees and old oak trees, the  www.visitpardubice.com Romanesque church in , as well as the Church of the Holy Trinity PRIMA FRESH FESTIVAL and the small wooden church in Veliny. June Pardubicko’s geographical position within the Czech Republic also An epicurean festival of good food and makes it unique. It is close from anywhere in the country... Which is drink at the Pardubice race track. great news for cyclists, isn’t it?  www.visitpardubice.com http://en.pardubice-region.com

GOLDEN HELMET October PARDUBICKO The oldest speedway race in the PARDUBICE world, and the traditional apex of the speedway season in Pardubice.  www.visitpardubice.com

“VELKÁ PARDUBICKÁ“ October The most difficult steeplechase race . in continental Europe, which takes place annually on the second Sunday . in October at the Pardubice racetrack.  www.pardubice-racecourse.cz/english

6 7 Kunětická hora Castle Hradiště . na Písku Kunětice Ráby Staré Hradiště Ohrazenice Brozany Počáply

Sezemice

Spojil

Dubina

Pardubice FROM PARDUBICE Pardubice Chateau TO KUNĚTICKÁ HORA ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE

Distance| 18 km m.a.s.l

246 Type | road and trekking bicycles Kunětická hora Difficulty:  m.a.s.l

Pardubice Pardubice Ráby Pardubice chateau Pardubice 216 Pardubice ROUTE DESCRIPTION Automatic Winternitz mills, Go on a relaxing ride from the Pardubice Pardubice Chateau to Kunětická hora and back! The route leads 0 km 5 km 10 km 15 km 18 km along marked asphalt roads, and Kunětická hora > Ráby > Brozany (5 km); 2 Labská trail (concurrent with route No. 4125) is suitable for road and trekking Brozany > Pardubice (4.5 km) bicycles. In addition to two of the most famous monuments POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE of this tourist area – Kunětická Pardubice Chateau • City Gallery Pardubice • Automatic Mills • Úzké – tourist crossroads and hora and the Pardubice Chateau – technical point of interest • Kunětická hora • Gingerbread Museum and Gingerbread House • you can also visit the City Gallery Na Špici park • Pardubice rope course park Pardubice or the Gingerbread Museum, located in the nearby Gingerbread house and Gingerbread Museum, Kunětická hora Castle Gingerbread House in Ráby, Ráby along the way. The unique tech- nical monument in Úzká is also worth a visit. The dam dating back to the 16th century between the Elbe River and the Halda Canal is notable for its significant difference in the water level of both bodies of water.

4191 Pardubice Dubina > Sezemice (7 km); 4125 Sezemice > Počáply > Kunětice (2 km); 4124 A Kunětice > Kunětická hora (3.5 km); 4124 (concurrent with route No. 2, Labská trail)

8 9 Bažantnice

Bělečko Hoděšovice

Buky u Vysokého Kindlovka Chvojna Gamekeeper‘s Nature Reserve Býšť Lodge

Vysoké Chvojno Vysoké Chvojno DEEP FORESTS Arboretum AROUND VYSOKÉ CHVOJNO ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE Distance| 19 km

Type | mountain and trekking bicycles m.a.s.l 306 Vysoké Chvojno Difficulty:  Vysoké Chvojno V. Chvojna Buky u V. Kindlovka m.a.s.l Bělečko Bažantnice ROUTE DESCRIPTION 262 This slightly more challenging ride through dense forests can be livened up by stops at the 0 km 5 km 10 km 15 km 19 km romantic gamekeeper’s lodges. The Arboretum in Vysoké Chvo- ského parku (1.5 km); (KČT) yellow route U Chvojenského parku > Buky u Vysokého Chvojna . jno is probably the greatest lure (3 km); (KČT) blue route Buky u Vysokého Chvojna > Bělečko (5 km); 181, 4259 Bělečko > on this route. It is a natural Bažantnice > Hodešovice (4 km); 4265 Hodešovice > Kindlovka > Vysoké Chvojno (5.5 km) treasure full of rare, exotic spe- cies of trees and shrubs, found- POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE ed by Count Pallavicini. Later, Arboretum Vysoké Chvojno • U Parku nature reserve • Kindlovka gamekeeper’s lodge • Bažantnice at Buky u Vysokého Chvojna, • Buky u Vysokého Chvojna nature reserve • Bělečko tourist destination with a ranch you can admire trees that are up to 400 years old and 40 metres Church of St. Gothard,. Vysoké Chvojno tall. Bělecko, on the other hand, is the perfect place for mush- room hunting enthusiasts. You can also take a break here at a ranch that is home to 14 dif- ferent breeds of horses. Horse trail rides into the surrounding area are also available.

Czech Tourist Club (KČT) green route Vysoké Chvojno > U Chvojen-

10 11 Staré Ždánice

OpatovickýCanal

Dolany Oplatil Stéblová,. Bohdanečský . railroad station Pond Hrádek Stéblová

Srch Lázně Pohránovský Bohdaneč Pond

Rybitví

Živanice Pardubice BOHDANEČSKÉ Bohdanečské Ponds Černá u Bohdanče PONDS ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE Distance| 30 km m.a.s.l Type | mountain, trekking and road bicycles 233 m.a.s.l

Difficulty:  Ždánice Staré Stéblová Dolany Lázně Bohdaneč Lázně Bohdaneč Rybitví 213 ROUTE DESCRIPTION This easy route leads along marked trails or paved roads. In addition to the technical monuments by architect Josef Gočár in Lázně Bohdaneč, this route is unique primarily for its beautiful swimming 0 km 10 km 20 km 30 km and relaxation spots. The flooded Hrádek and Oplatil sand quarries cycling route crossroads at St. John of Nepomuk . are absolutely perfect for aquatic fun and outdoor romance. One of Opatovický canal (9 km); 4039 cycling route crossroads at St. John . the most remarkable ponds is Pohránovský, a protected botanical and of Nepomuk > Lázně Bohdaneč (2 km) ornithological area. At the very conclusion of your trip, you can admire the unique Opatovický Canal, which connects the Elbe River between POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE Opatovice and Semín. You can also visit the birth house of the inventors Bohdaneč healing spa • Gočár’s Circuit • Bohdaneč of the turning plow: the Veverka cousins. Pond and Matka Pond National Nature Reserve • Cycling route concurrent with Opatovický Canal • Pohránovský Pond • flooded Hrádek road II/333 Lázně Bohdaneč and Oplatil sand quarries • birth house of the Veverka > Živanice (2.5 km); 4041 cousins, inventors of the turning plow Živanice > Černá u Bohdanče (2 km); unmarked Černá Gočár´s pavillion, Lázně Bohdaneč u Bohdanče > Rybitví . (2 km); Czech Tourist Club (KČT) yellow route Rybitví > flooded Horecké sand quarries (2 km); 4039 flooded Horecké sand quarries > Stéblová railroad station (6.5 km); Unmarked Stéblová railroad Birthplace of the Veverkových station > Staré Ždánice (4 km); cousins, Rybitví 4040 Staré Ždánice > Dolany >

12 13 Hlavečník

Kladruby nad Labem

Labské Chrčice Řečany . nad Labem Trnávka

Chvaletice

Hornická . čtvrť Zdechovice

K paloukům Giant beds FROM HORSES Giant beds, Zdechovice TO GIANT BEDS ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE Distance| 26 km m.a.s.l Type | mountain and trekking bicycles 295 – Chvaletice Hornická čtvrť m.a.s.l Difficulty:  m.a.s.l Zdechovice 205 205 Hlavečník Kladruby n. L. ROUTE DESCRIPTION Kladruby n. L. This easy ride through the westernmost section of Par- 0 km 10 km 20 km 26 km dubicko will primarily guide you along marked tourist K paloukům > Obří postele (2 km); (KČT) blue route Obří postele > Zdechovice > Řečany nad routes. Its crowning jewel Labem > Kladruby nad Labem (8 km) is the National Stud Farm in Kladruby nad Labem, which is POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE home to the noble Old Klad- Neo-Renaissance evangelical church, Chvaletice • Baroque Church of St. Peter and Paul, ruber horses. The Giant beds Kladruby nad Labem National Stud Farm Zdechovice • Giant beds • Romanesque Church of St. Mary, Řečany nad Labem • Kladruby nad are also quite interesting. Labem National Stud Farm What are they? They are rock formations in the forests surrounding Zdechovice.

Czech Tourist Club (KČT) blue route Kladruby nad Labem > Hlavečník > Labské Chrčice (8 km); unmarked Labské Chrčice > Chvaletice railroad station (3 km); (KČT) yellow route Chvaletice railroad station > Hornická čtvrť (Miner’s Quarter) > K paloukům . (5 km); (KČT) green route Zdechovice Chateau Giant‘s bed, Zdechovice

14 15 Žďár nad Orlicí

Vysoké Žďárský Chvojno Pond

Poběžovice u Holic Borohrádek

Podlesí

Staré Holice Veliny Holice FROM AFRICA Church of St. Nicholas, Veliny TO VELINY ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE Distance| 27 km m.a.s.l Type | mountain and trekking bicycles 324 Difficulty:  Poběžovice u Holic Veliny m.a.s.l Borohrádek Žďár nad Orlicí Žďár 248 ROUTE DESCRIPTION Holice

Dr. Emil Holub African Museum, Holice Holice You can begin your trip around the Pardubicko tourist area with a tour of Dr. Emil Holub African 0 km 10 km 20 km 27 km Museum in Holice, and then set off along easy routes (7 km); 4158 Žďárský Pond > Borohrádek (4 km); unmarked cycling trail Borohrádek > Veliny to explore the surrounding (5 km); 181 Veliny > Staré Holice (2 km); 4265 Staré Holice > Holice (4 km) area. This 27-kilometre ride offers extremely diverse POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE experiences. You will visit Dr. Emil Holub African Museum • Church of St. Martin, Holice • motocross arena, natural places of interest Poběžovice • Poběžovická hillside • Žďárský Pond • the timbered Baroque Church of St. like the Poběžovická hillside, Nicholas, Veliny a renowned motocross arena, „Central Station“, Veliny and one of the most inter- esting monuments of the en- tire Pardubicko Region – the the 18th century all-wooden timbered Baroque Church of St. Nicholas.

4265 Holice > Podlesí (2 km); 4161 concurrent with route 181 Podlesí > Poběžovice u Holic (3 km); 181 concurrent with route 4161 Poběžovice u Holic > Žďárský Pond

16 17 Přelouč

Opočínek Substation Valy Klenovka

Bílý kopec Veselí

Jedousov Choltice

Svojšice Horní Raškovice Heřmanův Barborka lookout tower, Městec FROM PŘELOUČ Dolní Raškovice TO HEŘMANŮV MĚSTEC ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE

Distance| 28 km m.a.s.l 330

Type | trekking, mountain, and road bicycles Stojice Heřmanův Městec m.a.s.l

Difficulty:  Choltice Veselí 212 Klenovka Přelouč ROUTE DESCRIPTION This cycling route winds its way from Přelouč through Choltice to Heřmanův Městec, which is actually located in the Chrudimsko-Hlinecko tourist area. 0 km 10 km 20 km 28 km It is an easy route, and is suitable for any type of bicycle. The collection of tech- nical monuments (weir, floodgates, hydro power station), which form a unique POINTS OF INTEREST complex in Přelouč are definitely worth a visit. Another popular visitor destina- ALONG THE ROUTE tion is the Baroque chateau in Choltice with its expansive chateau park. Přelouč (oldest settlement in the 102 Přelouč > Opočinek switching station (6.6 km); 4041 Opočinek switching station > Bílý Kopec . tourist area) • Church of St. James, (2 km); 4127 Bílý Kopec > Choltice (9.4 km); Czech Tourist Club (KČT) red route Choltice > Svojšice Přelouč • weir system, sluices and water (3 km); 4128 Svojšice > Dolní Raškovice (5 km); 4127 Dolní Raškovice > Heřmanův Městec (2 km) treatment plants, Přelouč• baroque Choltice Chateau with large chateau park • Chapel of St. Romedius, Choltice • Church od St. Michal and fortress ruins, Lepějovice • Barborka lookout tower • Gothic fortress ruins, Svojšice • Fortress ruins, Svojšice Heřmanův Městec

Jewish synagogue, Heřmanův Městec Parish Church of St. James, Přelouč Choltice Chateau

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