ACTIVE PARDUBICKO

www.TOPardubicko.cz Dear active holiday lovers, Contents Welcome to Pardubicko! A landscape with terrain flat enough to make Cycling and skating it ideal for an easy hike or a paradise cycling trip in the region, and 1 for sportspeople of all ages. For a real experience it offers Pardubicko on foot swimming and fun in the water, 2 which you can enjoy almost everywhere around here. But Pardubicko on the water there are also other ways to 3 explore the region. Try horse riding, inline skating 4 Pardubicko on a horseback or compete for a medal Pardubicko for sports in one of our local races! and medals Just choose what suits 5 you and head off on your adventure! 1 • CYCLING AND SKATING PARADISE

Cycling in Přeloučsko Labe Trail 1 CYCLING AND SKATING PARADISE

The Bicycle became a traditional and common along field or forest tracks. The character of means of transport in Pardubicko thanks also the Pardubicko landscape offers some really to the flat landscape. As Pardubicko is flat, a pleasant rides, one of the prettiest being bike is the most common way to get around. along the River Labe. The flat, easy terrain Cyclists can be seen everywhere. The dense is ideal for experienced bikers as well as for network of marked cycle routes and the families with children and the elderly, who many well-maintained cycle trails are a real want to enjoy the countryside or the sights. tourist attraction. The routes are mostly along class 3 roads, paved local or tertiary roads, or ACTIVE PARDUBICKO 1 • CYCLING AND SKATING PARADISE

Labe Trail Vysoké Chvojno arboretum Cycling in Bohdanečsko Inline skating trail below Kunětická hora

To start we certainly recommend a ride The routes along the Opatovice Canal lead Inline skaters shouldn’t miss the beautiful surface this is ideal for inline skating. There through Pardubice itself, especially the through the Bohdaneč Pond national nature route alongside the Labe. All the way along it is another good asphalted surface on the historical centre and continuing along the reserve and past clear sand quarry lakes. you can see yourself approaching the castle trails from Lázně Bohdaneč to Semtín or the Labe Trail following the river to the region’s If nature’s your thing, visit Holicko, and of Kunětická hora. Just as nice is the route more challenging route through the woods only hill, Kunětická hora. It can be hard the Arboretum in Vysoké Chvojno. Another from Pardubice to Staré Jesenčany. With a bit from Veliny to Borohrádek. Along the way work riding up, but the view is well worth great ride is along the road to Kladruby nad of luck you might see a jumbo jet landing at you can freshen up, have a snack or visit it! it’s also worth visiting the area around Labem, Choltice and the Mageo geolog- the nearby Pardubice Airport. Near the castle, some other interesting tourist attractions! Bohdanečsko. The landscape there is ical trail towards the Iron Mountains. at the Golf Resort Kunětická Hora, there is closely linked to the history of Pardubicko. a 4-km asphalted circuit. With its undulating 2 • PARDUBICKO ON FOOT

Kladruby nad Labem national stud farm Barborka lookout tower 2 PARDUBICKO ON FOOT

Pardubicko offers many well marked foot- its woods and beautiful countryside. Kladruby paths. These routes generally join educational nad Labem tells the majestic story of the trails, which describe the most interesting Old Kladruber horses and below Kunětická places in the area, the local history, and raise Hora you can admire the view of the castle awareness of the place our ancestors lived in. as well as visit the educational trail at the Pardubice has educational trails with its rich Apolenka farm. You can also enjoy Pardubicko history, Bohdanečsko with the local fauna from the viewpoint or the town tower. and flora and the Iron Mountains region with geology, while the attractions of Holicko are ACTIVE PARDUBICKO 2 • PARDUBICKO ON FOOT

Vilém of Pernštejn educational trail Pernštýnské náměstí Apolenka horse riding school Brloh geo-site

The Vilém of Pernštejn Trail takes in the most which are linked to Pardubicko, on Pardubice An easy trail rich in fauna and flora can be hippotherapy centre in Spojil. This route interesting places in the centre of Pardubice. on the Trail of Silver A. This trail describes the found near Bohdaneč Pond and Matka Pond. includes panels about horses, pets, attractions If you’re not familiar with the town’s history, places that were crucial for these operations There are a total of six stops on the trail. From and habitats. Just as interesting for children this trail is ideal. A total of 10 stops point and the fates of the main protagonists. For Neratov you can walk through the countryside and adults alike is the trail through the Rašk- out the beautiful sights and places in the more information about the routes, call in of the Pernštejn Ponds and learn more about ovice quarries, with six stops, the Barborka city. You find out who Vilém was and what at Pardubice Tourist Information Centre, the history of fish farming. Don’t miss the lookout tower and the Brloh geo-site, which he meant to the town. It is definitely worth where you can also rent an audio guide. famous Gočár Circuit in Lázně Bohdaneč. If maps the history of our country! visiting Pardubice Chateau and the Green you’re travelling with children, visit the educa- Gate. You can relive the Silver A operations, tional trail leading through the Apolenka 3 • PARDUBICKO ON THE WATER

Bohdaneč ponds Opatovice Canal 3 PARDUBICKO ON THE WATER

Not everyone knows that Pardubicko is rightly undoubtedly Opatovice Canal. The canal is considered an area rich in ponds. They used to also used by rafters, including beginners, as cover an even bigger area than those in South the water is so calm. We must mention fishing, Bohemia. The ones that have remained are which some people do to relax, while others now widely used. Some of them are national see it almost as an adrenalin sport. We have natural monuments, are used to hold social plenty more tips for fun and relaxation, too! and food-related events, are part of educa- tional trails or are simply a place to relax. One unique water attraction in Pardubicko is ACTIVE PARDUBICKO 3 • PARDUBICKO ON THE WATER

Arnošt of Pardubice cruiser Adrenaline watersport Mělice beach Hrádek beach

You can also have a great time on the water from Kunětice to Pardubice. You can also If you prefer the countryside, try a swim in can stay at several camps with natural pools, and on dry land where the region’s two largest get to Kunětice on the Arnošt of Pardubice the clear water of the former sand quarries. ideal for sporty people and families with rivers meet, the Labe and the Chrudimka. For cruiser, which takes tourists from the main Children can have fun on the bank or in the children. The water season doesn’t end with something different there are some exciting harbour in Pardubice. A cruise on the Arnošt water, always with a gentle slope. There’s the summer. On the October holiday the fish new sports to try. Park Na Špici offers fun in is a really unique experience! You can also plenty to choose from for those who want to are harvested from Bohdaneč Pond, with the form of inflatable water attractions and freshen up at the Cihelna pool or in Pardu- be more active by the water. At the quarries fish specialities and other events on offer. paddleboarding, an entertaining water disci- bice aqua-centre with its summer beach. you can try windsurfing and diving. At Hrádek pline, where besides boarding you can also beach you can play beach volleyball or go try yoga, fitness or a night-time ride down water skiing in Mělice. In Pardubicko you 4 • PARDUBICKO ON A HORSEBACK

Horses in Pardubicko Kladruby nad Labem national stud farm 4 PARDUBICKO ON A HORSEBACK

Horses are one the biggest attractions in routes; a 20-km route runs through the centre Pardubicko. Proof that they are special can of Pardubice, while a route almost 70 km long be seen in the city emblem, as well as the leads through Chrudimsko-Hlinecko and all world-famous Velká Pardubická, one of the over Pardubicko. The longest goes from the toughest races in Europe. One wholly unique Krkonoše through Lázně Bohdaneč to Vysočina. sight is the stud farm in Kladruby nad Labem, There are some unconventional ways to see famous for breeding Old Kladrubers. Pardu- Pardubicko, so come and try them! bicko also has plenty of places to enjoy a great holiday in the saddle. There are several riding ACTIVE PARDUBICKO 4 • PARDUBICKO ON A HORSEBACK

Horses in Horse trail in Pardubicko Apolenka horse riding school Pardubicko Kladruby nad Labem national stud farm Hippotherapy in Apolenka

The route through Pardubice is for interme- Rokytno and ends in Bělečko. The route is You can also try the riding school at the meet Old Kladrubers, the horses of kings diate riders. It is marked with a yellow ring on marked with a blue ring on a white back- Apolenka hippotherapy centre in Spojil. and emperors. If you fancy, you can book a white background. The paved route leads ground. Besides advanced riding routes there Lessons are for children as well as adults a tour in a horse-drawn carriage around along the Labe towards the Rope Centre are also riding clubs, stables, riding halls and teach basic balance and how to control the stud farm. You can also do the same and continues following the green markers and ranches, where you can rent a horse the horse, followed by a ride into the on the race days at Pardubice Race Course, through Brozany, Ráby, Kunětice and ends and learn the basics of riding safely. Courses nearby woods. You can also hire a horse or where you ride in a four- or six-seater in Počaply. A longer route, which is also for are a great addition to your holiday and stable your own. When visiting Pardubicko carriage along the Velká Pardubická track. experienced riders, leads from Kovářov are also available for complete beginners! we also recommend visiting the Kladruby through Slatiňany, Chrudim, Pardubice, nad Labem National Stud Farm. You will 5 • PARDUBICKO FOR SPORTS AND MEDALS

Inline skating in Pardubice Grand Prix Dříteč Pardubice Sports Park 5 PARDUBICKO FOR SPORTS AND MEDALS

Enjoy running or biking and fancy a race? We out try Pardubice Sports Park, which is at have a few tips for you. The running season Park na Špici and offers dozens of different starts in April with the famous Pardubice Wine sports. You can have fun on the Run Tour or Half Marathon, in which you can compete Taxis Gladiator Race. The Cyklopaťák, Křivkův against Czech and foreign professionals. We memoriál, Cyklo RT MTBO and Pardubice also recommend the Vysoká cross-country on Skates will all put your cycling or inline half marathon. For families there is the Run skills to the test. So get to the starting line! to the Castle race at Kunětická hora, open to children and older runners. For a great day Tourist area Pardubicko Tourist Information Centers of Pardubicko Turistické informační centrum Pardubice Turistické informační centrum Zdechovice náměstí Republiky 1 Zdechovice 96 530 02 Pardubice 533 11 Zdechovice Tel.: (+420) 466 768 390, (+420) 775 068 390 Tel.: (+420) 606 660 236 www.ipardubice.cz www.zdechovice.cz Lázně Bohdaneč Městsko-lázeňské informační centrum Informační centrum Děda Vševěda Kladruby Ráby Lázně Bohdaneč, o.p.s. V Perníkové chaloupce 38 n. Labem Pernštýnská 117 533 52 Ráby Holice 533 41 Lázně Bohdaneč Tel.: (+420) 466 612 474, (+420) 602 413 134 Zdechovice Tel.: (+420) 774 444 234 www.pernikova-chaloupka.cz ic.bohdanec.cz Přelouč PARDUBICE Informační centrum Národní hřebčín Kulturní a informační centrum města Přelouče Kladruby nad Labem, s.p.o. Masarykovo náměstí 26 Kladruby nad Labem 1 535 01 Přelouč 533 14 Kladruby nad Labem Tel.: (+420) 739 480 292 Tel.: (+420) 601 191 580 www.kicmp.cz www.nhkladruby.cz Informační centrum – Kulturní dům města Holic Holubova 768 534 01 Holice Tel.: (+420) 466 920 476 www.kdholice.cz Founders of the Society

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