Jewels of Podorlicko region

Starting point: Kostelec nad Orlicí

Route: Kostelec nad Orlicí - Vrbice - Doudleby nad Orlicí - Vamberk - Rychnov nad Kněžnou - Kostelec nad Orlicí /40 km/

Short description:

This tour takes you to the Podorlicko region, which lies between the cities of Kostelec nad Orlicí and Dobruška, a territory in which lovers of history and beautiful views will feel like they are in paradise. You will find a lot of beautiful places there, such as chateaus and chateau parks in the cities of Častolovice, Kostelec nad Orlicí, Doudleby nad Orlicí and Opočno. You will see the hometown of F. L. Hek, the city of Dobruška, as well as the unique museum of lace in the city of Vamberk. You can see this entire region from a bird’s eye view by visiting several observation towers and lookout points such as Vrbice, Vyhlídka, Osičina and many others.

Points of interest:

• chateau in Kostelec nad Orlicí,
• observation tower Vrbice,
• chateau in Doudleby nad Orlicí,
• Museum of Lace in Vamberk,
• brewery in Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Difficulty: Moderately difficult route for trekking and mountain bikes.