Rychnovek: Nature, History and Sport

Rychnovek brings together natural features, historic sites and specific opportunities for sporting activities. The Stará Metuje, the Church of St. Justus in Zvole and the SK Rychnovek sports complex each offer a different focus. If you are looking for hotels in Rychnovek, these themes can help you decide whether you want your trip to focus more on the landscape, cultural history, cycling or sport.

Nature and landscape

The Stará Metuje is a protected natural monument in the cadastral area of Rychnovek. More than ten dragonfly species live in its old riverbed. The Úpa flows north of Rychnovek; Zvolská stráň is also designated as an important registered landscape feature. Rychnovek therefore has several specific natural features: a natural monument, a habitat in an old riverbed and a designated landscape feature.

Local history and the Kladská stezka

The first documented mention of Rychnovek dates back to 1497. The historic Kladská stezka also connects the village to a broader history: it ran from Jaroměř via Zvole and Doubravice between the Úpa and the present-day railway line, linking Bohemia and Silesia. This is distinct from the Kladská stezka project. It includes a connection from Jaroměř to Rychnovek, linking to the Labská stezka. Thus, the historic route and the connection included in the project represent different links to the Kladská stezka.

Churches and historical landmarks

In Zvole, a district of Rychnovek, the Church of St. Justus stands on the site of a former manor house. A catalpa in the square in front of the church is protected as a natural monument. Rychnovek railway stop is about 500 metres from the church. A monument erected in Zvole in 1926 commemorates the soldiers who fell in the First World War; a stone cross dating from 1861 depicts the tortured Saviour. Malá Strana in Rychnovek is also home to a Baroque stone cross with a small bell tower. A chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary stands at Na Vokolku. The local landmarks thus range from a former fortified site and a war memorial to religious buildings and depictions.

Sport and summer stays

The SK Rychnovek sports complex is open to residents and visitors, particularly during the summer months. There are three clay courts for tennis; volleyball and nohejbal can be played on the multi-purpose court. All sports facilities can be reserved. If you are planning to use them, check the reservation details before your trip. The sports complex has seating and refreshment options, including for those on a cycling trip. Alongside its nature and history, the village therefore offers a specific sporting attraction, with opening hours that apply particularly to the summer months.

Rail connections and getting oriented

Rychnovek railway station is on the Jaroměř–Trutnov line and is the first stop from Jaroměř. The railway stop is in the centre of the village and about 500 metres from the Church of St. Justus. These details provide a specific rail connection to help you plan and show how one of the historic sites relates to the centrally located stop.

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