Picturesque Podorlicko region

Starting point: Rychnov nad Kněžnou

Route: Rychnov nad Kněžnou - Peklo nad Zdobnicí - Hradisko - Slatina nad Zdobnicí - Bělá - Jaroslav - Javornice - Studánka - Rychnov nad Kněžnou /50 km/

Short description:

The countryside below the Orlické Mountains east from Rychnov nad Kněžnou is characteristic of undulating terrain and meadows full of flowers with a number of hedgerows in the fields with a row of streams bordered by willows and alder trees. Our journey starts in the district town Rychnov nad Kněžnou. It is a place with a number of cultural and architectural monuments and the posibility of choosing from many hotels and restaurants. In the countryside you might not meet a single person which makes the place unspoilt and unique; and it is very relaxing.

Points of interest:

• Rychnov nad Kněžnou Chateau,
• the picturesque valley along the River Zdobnice,
• baroque church in Slatina nad Zdobnicí,
• Les Včelný natural park,
• the Ivanské Lake

Difficulty: The trail is moderate and suitable for MTB and trekking bikes.