Uhřínovice: Fortress, History and Routes

Uhřínovice offers several specific points of interest for travelers: a Late Gothic fortress, other designated cultural sites, and named cycling and hiking routes. Its history spans from the settlement’s first recorded mention to later changes in the fortress’s use. The routes vary in activity and course. When planning your trip, you can choose between architectural history, other cultural sites, and cycling or hiking tours.

The fortress: location, construction, and history

The fortress in Uhřínovice, house number 1, is protected as an immovable cultural monument; municipal planning documents list its registration number as 25416/6-2463. It stands on the Na Tvrzi hill above the settlement. Traces of the fortress moat are visible on the hill. These traces add a defensive feature to the description of its location.

A Late Gothic structure, the stone fortress is the only surviving fortress in the entire district. The two-story building measures 12 × 18 meters. The fortress was built in the mid-16th century by Mikuláš z Ledské or his son Jan. It was first mentioned in 1593. After 1694, it ceased to serve as a noble residence and was converted into a granary.

A 2010 description stated that the fortress was preserved and freely accessible. Check current access before your trip.

Other cultural sites and their historical context

The Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk is designated as a site of heritage interest in the cadastral area of Uhřínovice u Voděrad. The same designation applies to the Calvary in Uhřínovice u Voděrad. The Calvary monument in Uhřínovice was erected in 1901 at the expense of local residents. Uhřínovice was first mentioned in 1387, placing the settlement’s first recorded mention before the fortress was built in the mid-16th century. These dates offer different points of reference for the history of the place and its buildings.

Cycling route and hiking trail

The KČT cycling route 4351 is 14.4 km long in total, of which 2.1 km run through Uhřínovice u Voděrad. The difference between the total distance and the section through the village helps put the route into perspective. It follows second- and third-class roads, unclassified roads, and a short unpaved section. As surfaces can change due to maintenance, check the current conditions before setting out.

The 17.5 km hiking trail 97 runs from Solnice via Byzhradec, Uhřínovice, Lično, and the Černíkovický rybník to Černíkovice, then back to Solnice. The route description was published in 2023; check current trail conditions before hiking. The hiking trail is 3.1 km longer than the cycling route overall.

Discover more destinations: Panske Pole, Černíkovice, Dobré, Chleny, Králova Lhota, Slatina Nad Zdobnicí, Solnice, Rampuse.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Rychnov Nad Kněžnou.