CHRUDIMSKO- HLINECKO 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 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 Chrudimsko-Hlinecko CALENDAR OF SELECTED EVENTS: SHROVETIDE PARADES Are.you.looking.for.tips.for.an.attractive.holiday.full.of.exciting.experiences?.Then.come. IN HLINECKO and.discover.the.Chrudimsko.–.Hlinecko.region!.You.will.find.historical.monuments,.the. January through March gorgeous.natural.scenery.of.the.Železné.hory.Mountains.and.Ždárské.vrchy.Hills,.as.well. The.traditional.and.one-of-a-kind.Shrovetide. as.a.wealth.of.cultural.and.sports.activities. parades.inscribed.to.the.UNESCO.list.of.intangi- We.recommend.cyclists.choose.the.Seč.Reservoir.as.the.departure.point..It.is.nestled. ble.cultural.heritage.take.place.in.various.villages. in.a.picturesque.landscape.with.preserved.rock.formations,.streams,.and.deep.forests. around.the.Hlinecko.region.. that.are.webbed.with.countless.hiking,.cycling,.and.equestrian.routes.and.trails..The. www.vesely-kopec.eu/en lake.offers.a.range.of.swimming,.diving,.fishing,.surfing,.and.yachting.options..Another. advantage.is.the.area‘s.broad.range.of.accommodation.options. TOMÁŠEK AND NOVÁK You.should.also.definitely.visit.the.Lichnice.Castle.ruins,.the.“Muzeum.vápenictví“.lime. MUSICAL SKUTEČ industry.museum.in.Třemošice,.or.the.“Muzeum.Keltů“.Celtic.museum.with.its.Celtic.trail. March through April and.lookout.tower.in.Nasavrky..The.old-growth.Polom.forest.near.Horní.Bradlo.is.also. Skuteč‘s.festival.of.(not.just).classical.music.and. of.interest.. choral.singing.of.trans-regional.and.national. The.city.of.Chrudim.is.worthy.of.attention.as.well..Its.historical.centre.hosts.a.range. significance.with.a.strong.emphasis.on.dramatur- of.cultural.events.in.the.summer.season..Also.worth.visiting.are.the.Chrudim.Puppetry. gy.at.a.high.level.of.artistic.quality.. Museum,.the.Regionalní.muzeum.(Regional.Museum).with.an.exposition.on.Alfons.Mu- www.east-bohemia.info cha,.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. VESELÝ KOPEC FAIR. recreational.forests.with.their.unique.lookout.tower,.Bára,.a.rope.course.park,.and.a.cy- July cling.park.. Folk.crafts.and.markets.with.a.diverse.supple- The.city.of.Slatiňany.with.its.renowned.stud.farm.and.expansive.pastures.lies.not.far.from. mentary.programme.that.takes.place.in.one.of. the.most.popular.tourist.destinations.in.the. the.regional.forests..Visit.the.chateau.there.to.experience.the.equestrian.museum.as.well. Pardubice.region. as.its.classic.expositions.. Young. cyclists. will. be. captivated. by. the. Kočičí. hrádek. (Cats‘. Castle). and. the. recent- www.vesely-kopec.eu/en ly-opened.Interaktivni.muzeum.starokladrubského.koně.(Old.Kladruber.Horse.Interac- tive.Museum).in.nearby.Švýcárna. PUPPETEER‘S CHRUDIM In.Hlinsko.you.can.tour.the.local.museum,.gallery,.or.the.Betlém.cultural.reserve,.as.well. July/August as.the.nearby.Veselý.Kopec.“Muzeum.v.přírodě“.(“Museum.in.Nature“).. A.national.showcase.of.amateur.puppeteering. ensembles.with.a.diverse.supplementary. Luže.is.home.to.the.grand.pilgrimage.Church.of.Our.Lady.of.Help,.as.well.as.Košumberk. programme.(concerts,.workshops).that.is. Castle..Shoemaking.and.stonework.have.their.own.museums.in.Skuteč..Heřmanův.Měs- traditionally.inaugurated.by.the.popular.puppet. tec,.on.the.other.hand,.sets.itself.apart.for.its.very.well-restored.Jewish.monuments.. procession.. Other. suggestions. for. trips. around. the. Chrudim-Hlinsko. region. can. be. found. at. http://en.navstevnik.cz http://en.navstevnik.cz... LUGHNASAD July/August 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. CHRUDIM www.east-bohemia.info CHRUDIMSKO- HLINECKO INDIAN SUMMER AT KONOPÁČ September HLINSKO The.increasingly.popular.markets.focused.prima- rily.on.the.Železné.Mountains.regional.products. and.crafts,.presented.at.the.natural.swimming. area.complex,.Konopáč,.near.Heřmanův.Městec. www.east-bohemia.info 6 7 Chrudim Vrcha Sobětuchy Rabštejnská. Lhota Švýcárna Slatiňany Škrovád Perný. Na.Chlumu Bára.lookout.tower, pond CRISS-CROSSING Recreational.forests.Podhůra PODHŮRA ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE Distance.|.23.km Type.|.trekking.and.mountain.bicycles m.a.s.l . Chlumu Difficulty:. 385 Na m.a.s.l . Rabštejnská Lhota Rabštejnská ROUTE DESCRIPTION Chrudim 250 Slatiňany Chrudim This route partially leads along a reinforced cycling trail along the Chrudimka River, on Class III roads and 0.km 10.km 20.km 23.km field tracks (occasionally unreinforced). Suitable for POINTS OF INTEREST ALONG THE ROUTE trekking or mountain bicy- Chrudim.urban.conservation.zone.(Museum.of.Baroque.Statues,.Chrudim.Puppetry.Museum,. cles. The route offers a large Regional.Museum.in.Chrudim.with.an.exposition.on.Alfons.Mucha,.city.ramparts,.Monastery. number of attractions Gardens...).•.Slatiňany.State.Chateau.(tour.of.the.castle,.equestrian.museum,.chateau. (primarily in the town of park,.stud.farm,.and.horse.paddocks).•.Old.Kladruber.Horse.Interactive.Museum.Švýcárna.•. Slatiňany, Podhůra recrea- 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. tional forests, and the city park.(single.track.and.pump.track),.food.and.drink.•.Chrudim.summer.swimming.complex. of Chrudim) in a relatively with.water.attractions short distance. 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) Museum.of.puppetry,.Chrudim Švýcárna.Lodge.Slatiňany Podhůra.Recreational.forest,.Chrudim 8 9 Seč Javorka Proseč Ústupky Prosíčka Hoješín Přemilov Klokočov OLD GARDENS AROUND Seč.Reservoir THE SEČ RESERVOIR ROUTE ELEVATION PROFILE Distance.|.20.km m.a.s.l Type.|.trekking.and.mountain.bicycles . Difficulty:. 570 Seč Klokočov Seč Ústupky m.a.s.l Přemilov Hoješín ROUTE DESCRIPTION 487 The loop leads mostly along Class II and III roads, but also along unpaved forest