THE BOHEMIAN-MORAVIAN BORDERLANDS by Bicycle Content Eastern Bohemia....................................................... 4 Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands.................................. 6 Journey to the secrets of Svojanov Castle....................... 8 Toulovcovy maštale lookout towers.............................. 10 Svitava River valley...................................................12 The Czech Versailles..................................................14 The beautiful landscapes of Hřebeč Ridge..................... 16 A landscape with thousand years of history................... 18 Litomyšl.chateau.–.UNESCO 2 3 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.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.Czech. Republic. www.akcecihelna.com 4 5 Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands CALENDAR OF SELECTED EVENTS: INAUGURATION OF THE This.picturesque.region.with.fairytale.chateaus,.castle-threaded.mystery,.rock.forma- tion. labyrinths,. and. numerous. lookout. towers. nestled. in. glorious. wilderness. will. no. LITOMYŠL SPA SEASON April doubt.enchant.every.cyclo-tourist.. Spa.procession,.concerts,.theatre. You.will.be.welcomed.by.the.romantic.cities.of.Litomyšl,.Moravská.Třebová,.Polička,.Svi- performances,.expositions....All.under.the. tavy,.and.Výsoké.Mýto..Here,.you.will.find.historical.and.contemporary.architectural. motto,.“Relax.your.body.and.mind.at.the. gems,.unique.technical.monuments,.a.number.of.popular.festivals.and.cultural.events,. spa.of.the.spirit.–.in.Litomyšl.. as.well.as.a.wide.range.of.options.for.sports.activities.and.relaxation. www.litomysl.cz Litomyšl.boasts.a.Renaissance.chateau.inscribed.to.the.UNESCO.list..The.chateau.hill- top.also.features.a.number.of.other.attractive.places,.such.as.the.regional.museum,.the. SMETANA‘S LITOMYŠL birth.apartment.of.Bedřich.Smetana,.and.the.Piarist.cathedral.with.its.new.exposition,. June/July “Angels.on.the.Hilltop”..You.can.learn.about.author.and.mystic.Josef.Váchal.at.the.Port- One.of.the.largest.festivals.of.its.kind.in.the. moneum,.and.can.take.time.to.relax.in.the.beautiful.Monastery.Gardens.complex.. Czech.Republic,.offering.an.unparalleled.clas- sical.music.experience.from.leading.performers. Set.off.from.Litomyšl.on.bicycle.to.Toulovcovy.maštale.with.its.sandstone.rock.forma- in.the.magical.surroundings.of.a.Renaissance. tions,.ravines,.and.canyons,.as.well.as.a.number.of.lookout.towers,.or.make.your.way.to. chateau.inscribed.in.the.UNESCO.list. the.Rococo.Nové.Hrady.chateau,.nicknamed.the.“Czech.Versailles”. www.smetana-litomysl.com In.Polička,.the.unique.city.ramparts.with.their.nineteen.towers.are.worth.a.visit,.as.is. the.birthplace.of.composer.Bohuslav.Martinů.in.the.tower.of.the.Church.of.St.James.. POLIČKA 555 Svojanov.Castle.is.nestled.in.the.nearby.forests.. August Svitavy.can.be.rightfully.proud.of.its.double-sided.arched.square.that.is.one.of.the.longest.in. A.summer.holiday.multi-genre.festival.that. the.country..The.city‘s.most.famous.native,.Oskar.Schindler,.walked.this.square..His.life.story. brings.music.of.a.wide.range.of.styles.to.the. Polička.city.centre.each.year.with.performances. and.other.interesting.expositions.are.featured.at.the.local.museum. by.popular.singers.and.bands,.as.well.as.theatre. The.crowning.jewel.of.Moravská.Třebová.is.its.Renaissance.chateau,.where.you.can.tour.an. performances.and.fireworks. exposition.of.a.medieval.torture.chamber,.among.other.things..Another.attraction.worth. www.policka.org a.visit.is.the.Egyptian.Princess.Museum,.which.houses.the.mummy.of.princess.Hereret.. Vysoké.Mýto.is.also.deserving.of.your.attention,.with.the.largest.city.square.in.the.Czech. TRICKS AND FUN Republic.and.its.ancient.gates.and.towers..The.newly-opened.Museum.of.Czech.Automo- August biles.presents.the.rich.history.of.the.Czech.automobile.industry. A.popular.medieval.festival.with.conjurors,. You.can.learn.about.all.this.and.much.more.when.you.mount.your.bicycle.and.set.off.of. sword.fighting,.troubadours,.and. on.your.travels.around.the.rolling.landscape.of.the.borderlands.of.Bohemia.and.Moravia.. craftsmen,.as.well.as.evening.concerts.by. popular.performers.for.all.ages,.taking. Beginning.in.early.July.until.the.end.of.September,.you.can.take.advantage.of.the.re- place.in.the.Moravská.Třebová.town.square.. gional.bicycle.bus,.which.links.the.most.interesting.places.of.the.Bohemian-Moravian. http://en.ceskomoravskepomezi.info Borderlands.. http://en.ceskomoravskepomezi.info TOP WEEK August/September A.traditional.series.of.outdoor.events.in.vari- ous.locations.around.Svitavy,.which.include. the.Alois.Petrus.Woodcarving.Memorial,. concerts,.and.theatre.performances,.as.well. as.the.concluding.St..Julia.Fair.with.markets. and.a.historical.programme.. www.svitavy.cz/_en PERCUSSION FESTIVAL October THE BOHEMIAN-MORAVIAN An.international.percussion.showcase. BORDERLANDS in.Vysoké.Mýto,.extremely.popular.with. domestic.as.well.as.foreign.performers.and. audiences,.whose.renown.has.skyrocketed. over.the.years.. http://en.ceskomoravskepomezi.info 6 7 Polička Kamenec.. u.Poličky Sádek Korouhev Jedlová Hamry Svojanov. castle Hartmanice Nedvězí Bystré Svojanov Hlásnice Předměstí JOURNEY TO THE SECRETS Svojanov.Castle OF SVOJANOV CASTLE ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE Distance.|.51.km m.a.s.l . Type.|.trekking.and.road.bicycles 702 Nedvězí Difficulty:. Hartmanice m.a.s.l Polička . Polička Sádek Hamry 452 ROUTE DESCRIPTION Set off on your bicycle through a landscape of Police ponds and the picturesque valley of the Křetínka River, all the way to the enchanting Svojanov Castle! The route leads primarily along Class II and III roads, and, with the exception of a number of short 0.km 10.km 20.km 30.km 40.km 51.km sections, is marked along its entire length. 4019.Polička.Square.>.Hrubý.Mill,.from.there,.to.the.right.along.the.cycling.trail.at.the. POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE former.sidetrack.to.the.crossroads.of.routes.4104.and.4019.(3.km);.4019 Troubný.Pond. Polička.–.unique.city.ramparts,.Bohuslav.Martinů.Centre,.birthplace.of.Bohuslav.Martinů.in.the.tower. >.Jedlová.(8.5.km);.5085.Jedlová.>.Hamry.(3.km);.104.Hamry.–.Svojanov,.turn.(4.5.km);. of.the.Church.of.St.James,.historical.centre.with.a.Baroque.town.hall.and.plague.column,.U.Poličky. unmarked.Svojanov,.turn.>.Svojanov.Castle.>.Svojanov,.turn.(2.5.km);.104.Svojanov,.turn.>. nature.trail.•.complex.of.ponds.in.the.Polička.area.•.Svojanov.Castle.–.tour.of.the.living.quarters,. Předměstí.(2.km);.unmarked.Předměstí.>.Hlásnice.(3.km);.5085.Hlásnice.>.Hartmanice.. torture.chambers,.armiger.residence,.as.well.as.the.Gothic.garden.•.Church.of.St.Nicholas.in.Starý. (3.km);.unmarked.Hartmanice.>.Nedvězí.>.Korouhev.(10.km); 5085.Korouhev.>.Sádek.. Svojanov.•.Bystré.–.chateau,.historical.centre,.Brtoun‘s.Cottage.with.an.exposition.on.shoemaking.•. (5.5.km);.4025.Sádek.>.Kamenec.u.Poličky.(3.km);.4101.Kamenec.u.Poličky.>.Polička.(3.km) Interesting.views.offered.by.the.castle.tower.at.Svojanov.and.Librův.kopec.Hill.at.Nedvězí