Velké Poříčí: Culture and Historic Routes

Velké Poříčí can be explored through two clearly distinct themes: the routes of Poříčské toulky in the 2026 edition and the local history of the trade route, church, sculpture and farmstead. This distinction is useful when planning your trip. The event routes relate to a specific year; the historical landmarks tell different stories. You can therefore first decide whether a particular edition of an event or the architectural and local history is more important for your stay.

Hiking and cycling routes of Poříčské toulky

The Poříčské toulky event was held for the 21st time in 2026. The hiking routes in that edition went through Poland towards Náchod and returned to the finish via Kudowa. One eight-kilometre hiking route went via Brné and Žďárky. The cycling routes for Poříčské toulky 2026 went via Hronov to Stárkov. These represent two different route perspectives: the length and place names are given for one hiking route, while the cycling routes are described by their direction via Hronov to Stárkov. If you have another edition in mind, check its route; the routes mentioned here are for 2026.

The historic Trhovka trade route

Trhovka adds another kind of connection to the area’s routes. The historic trade route ran from Stárkov through Velké Poříčí towards Poland, into the former Kladsko region. Unlike the Poříčské toulky routes, it represents an earlier trade link. This distinction helps place the town’s history in its proper timeframe: Trhovka refers to a historic route, while the event information relates to a particular edition in 2026. For those interested in local history, the historic route through Velké Poříčí thus connects with the time-specific hiking and cycling routes.

Church, sculpture and architecture

The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary was built using collections and materials donated by local worshippers. A rectory was later added to the church, and an adjoining cemetery was established. This sequence distinguishes the church’s construction, supported by local worshippers, from the later additions to its religious surroundings.

Another cultural landmark is the sculpture group Nejsvětější Trojice. It is located in Velké Poříčí at the bridge over the Metuje, in the corner of the garden at house No. 75, opposite the old school. The river and bridge, garden and house number, and old school provide several reference points for its precise location. Unlike the church, the focus here is on the sculpture group’s location.

Térův statek No. 1 adds vernacular architecture to these themes. The farmstead is an example of a building style dating back to the 17th century. The town’s history can thus be viewed from different perspectives: the origins and later additions of the church, the precisely specified location of the sculpture group, and the architectural history of the farmstead.

Another local landmark

Velké Poříčí airfield (LKVP) is also part of the town’s profile. It is a public domestic airfield operated by Aeroklub Hronov.

Start your search for hotels in Velké Poříčí with the theme that will shape your stay.

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