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Day trips Day trips Toulovcovy Mastale (15 km from Litomysl and Policka, cycle track no. 4021) Protected natural area measuring 1083.6 ha, situated between Budislav, Prosec and Nove Hrady. The cliffs are formed from cretaceous limestone of ocean origin. As a result of wind and water erosion deep gorges have been formed and, with gradual weathering and freestone separation, cliffs and canyons with bizarre shapes have been created. The area is associated with the tale of the robber knight Lawrence Toulovec, who hid here in the cliff seams with his entourage, and this is the source of the name Toulovcovy mastale (Toulovec Stables). The most attractive features are: Mestske mastale (Town Stables), Kolumbovo vejce (Columbus's Eggs), Kazatelna (the Pulpit), Dudychova jeskyne (Dudych's Cave), Pansky stul (the Lord's Table). The area may be reached via a dense network of signposted footpaths, which allow tours on foot of the area. Kosumberk (25 km from Litomysl, 2.5 hours by cycle) The castle was built in around 1300 on the cliff over the Novohradka valley. Following a fire in 1573 the Slavat from Chlum and Kosmberk family, who owned the building, rebuilt the castle in a renaissance style. After the Thirty Years' War, during which the Slavat family was reduced to poverty, the castle was sold to the Jesuits of Hradec Kralove. The last owners were the Thurn und Taxis family. Today the ruins are open to the public, and in the burgrave building there is a museum with a collection of items relating to the castle and the Hams sanatorium in Luze. Nove Hrady (15 km from Litomysl, 1 hour by cycle, cycle track no. 4021) - the castle was built by Z. Kostka of Postupice in the mid-15th century on the hill known as Stary zamek (old castle). Of the circular castle, only part of the fortifications remain, as do part of the walls and a section of the ramparts. The entire hill was subsequently made into a park. In 1767 the Stations of the Cross were built on the southern side. The new castle was built in 1774-1777 by Jan Antonin Harbuval-Chamare, and materials taken from the old castle were used in its construction. In 1804 the entire rococo castle area was completed, and this has been preserved in its original state to this day (Czech Versailles). The opening of the castle is expected to take place in spring 2001. At present the main castle courtyard is open to the public, as is the partially reconstructed castle park and the ruin of the old castle www.nove-hrady.cz Ruzovy paloucek - Rose Meadow (7 km from Litomysl, cycle track no. 4021) Memorial park close to the village of Morasice (a square of land measuring 340 m2), where a rare type of rose Rosa gallica can be found. There are many tales surrounding the area, for example the parting with the exiled Czechs following the Battle of the White Mountain. In 1921 a memorial to the memory of the Czech Brothers and J. A. Komensky was unveiled. Nedosin Wood (3 km from Litomysl, cycle track no. 4021) - state national reservation measuring 30.7 ha set up for the protection of a wood made up of oaks and hornbeam trees. Together with the neighbouring fishponds this area is of great ornithological interest. Originally Vraticka the feudal hunting grounds, at the beginning of the 19th century it was remodelled into a romantic park with numerous pavilions and temples. Until 1856 it was the site of students' May celebrations (basis for Jirasek's novel Philosophical History). Today we can only see the remains of the stone chapel of St. Anthony above the spring. Through the wood there is an educational nature path with nine stops. Kozlov (9 km from Litomysl, 45 min. By cycle) - small village linked with the works of the painter Max Svabinsky (1873-1962), who lived here before the First World War in the cottage belonging to the Vejrych family. On its wooden west gable there is an original painting - two petitioners and St. Wenceslas in a floral ornament. In the cottage there are many authentic documents recording the life and work of the artist. Kozlovsky kopec - Kozlov Hill (9 km from Litomysl, 45 min. by cycle) Hill 601 m above sea level. In 1933 the cottage of Max Svabinsky was built here, which is now a small hotel and restaurant. 100 m from the cottage there is a telecommunications tower in the same style - belvedere. Educational nature path on Cerna hora - Black Mountain (1 km, by cycle 10 min.) - recently 5 km of paths in the municipal woods on Cerna Hora was reinforced, an a nature path with information boards was laid out. This area is suitable for ramblers, runners and cyclists alike. Svojanov (16 km from Policka, cycle route no. 4019) - castle established by Premysl Otakar II in c. 1265 for the protection of the Trstenice routes. Today's building is in empire style, and was built in 1842 following a fire (the old palace was not restored). Since 1993 the Svojanov Cultural Summer festival and the Puppeteers Pilgrimage have been held here. The castle is open to the public, as is the permanent exhibition of ceramics by Jan Kutalek. Lucas's singing lime tree (11 km from Policka, 60 min by cycle) Lime tree over 700 years old - oldest lime tree in the Czech Republic. It is said that an old deaf scribe once sat writing and singing psalms inside its trunk Bystre (13 km from Policka, 60 min by cycle, cycle track no. 4019) Was conferred the title of town by Charles IV in 1368, and one of the Trstenice routes led through the town. There is a baroque town hall, church and presbytery, and timbered cottages - Brtoun's cottage is open to the public, the renaissance chateau with English garden is now a home for children in care. Jimramov (11 km from Policka, cycle track no. 4025) Historic small town established in 1235. In 1643 it was razed by the Swedes, and following the issue of the Edict of Tolerance, became an Evangelical centre. Renaissance chateau dating from 1586. Originally gothic church rebuilt in baroque style. The home of the Mrstik brothers and another writer Jan Karafiat, author of "The Little Beetles" Zdarske vrchy - Zdar Highlands Karlstejn Andrluv Chlum (15km from Litomysl) - peak with a view of the town of Usti nad Orlici. The path from Usti leads past the 14 chapels of the Stations of the Cross dating from 1755.
Balda (KCT 48, , A6, cycle track 4028) - former forest spa, source of iron water. Small chapel |
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