Lany between the Bylanka and Kozojedská Fortress

Landscape along the Bylanka

Lany lies in the valley of the Bylanka River, which flows through the municipality from south to north. The local Bylanka–Lány biocorridor runs along this stream. Together, the valley, the river’s direction and the biocorridor show how the landscape is connected to the watercourse: the valley provides the broader setting, while the stream sets the north–south orientation and the biocorridor follows it. If you would like to shape your stay around the landscape, this connection offers a concrete starting point. The town’s history provides a separate focus, which you can choose as a second perspective.

Kozojedská Fortress and its history

Kozojedská Fortress was built in the 13th century. The fortress in Lany is also associated with a mention of Bohuněk of Lány around 1386. Its construction and the later reference around 1386 are separate historical points of reference. A description from 2007 lists a visible main acropolis and traces of the former moat among the remains. The term main acropolis draws attention to the central part of the site; the moat traces point to its former boundary. These structural details complement the historical dating and give you two specific aspects to focus on as you learn about the fortress.

Plan your visit and event

A description from 2007 outlines a specific sequence for reaching the Kozojedská Fortress site: take a turnoff from road I/17 towards Sobětuchy, then follow a smaller local road and continue upstream along the stream. As this route description dates from 2007, check local conditions before your visit.

Staročeské posvícení is listed in Lany for 2025 and 2026.

Lany along Route 4178

Route 4178 is also useful for placing Lany geographically: it is 22 km long and runs from Pardubice through Staré Jesenčany, Třebosice, Dřenice, Bylany, Lany, Morašice, Janovice and Zbyhněvice to Pohled. The sequence of places locates Lany within the full route; the stated length refers to the route as a whole. This gives you a broader geographical perspective in addition to the view of the town itself, and lets you follow Lany’s position in the listed sequence.

Choose hotels in Lany based on your reason for travelling

When looking for a hotel in Lany, you can first decide which theme you want your stay to focus on: Kozojedská Fortress and local history, or the Bylanka and the biocorridor. A possible event date may also influence your choice of travel period. Then compare the specific details of the hotel offers with your travel dates and personal requirements.

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For the broader travel overview: Chrudim District.