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Technical landmarks in the Orlické Mountains and Podorlicko Lowlands

      The water mill in Ledská and in Val (part Provoz), rock road in Opočno, old Caesar road from Vamberk to Rybná nad Zdobnicí.

Ledská - mlýn

Ledská – water mill

The Baroque water mill on the creek Bělá with a timbered floor and a shingled roof. It is surrounded by a large court, lined with many timbered and stone farm buildings.


Podkostelí-štětová cesta

Opočno / Podkostelí – original rock road

A significant part of the historical town center, part Podkostelí, is another tip for walk enriched by beautiful panoramic views in the southeastern part of the chateau. In the valley with notable picturesque views there is masterfully combined architecture with the landscape. A preserved rock road is bordered by many historically interesting buildings of Baroque origin with later alterations and modifications which together with the stone supporting walls characterize the original method of construction in the rugged territory.


Peklo nad Zdobnicí

Peklo nad Zdobnicí – road bridge

A covered bridge of beam construction dates back to 1840 and is located in a close proximity of the railway tracks. The bridge is 17 m long and is covered by a shingle hipped roof. In the middle of longitudinal formwork louver window is placed uniquely.


Valský mlýn

Val / Provoz – mill „u Ondřejovců“

Mill takes the form of multi-storey wooden building with a gabled roof is preserved inside the device. At the height of the building followed by grinding. In the gable wall are remnants of drive shafts and vantroků with wheels.


Vamberk / Rybná nad Zdobnicí – old ceasar road

The unique stretch of road from the 18th century between Vamberk and Rybná nad Zdobnicí comes from the period of the building of communication networks. There are deep trenches along the road paved with large stones.



Photogallery

BOHEMIAN PARADISE
KRKONOSE
GIANT MOUNTAINS
KLADSKO BORDERLAND (Broumov, Nachod...)
HRADECKO
ORLICKE Mts. AND PODORLICKO