Discover Veltruby

For a stay in Veltruby, nature, cycling and culture offer distinct areas of interest. The protected Veltrubský luh Elbe floodplain forest, a section of EuroVelo 4 that runs through Veltruby, and the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk provide specific themes for planning your trip. Other points of interest include the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the early medieval Svatovík hillfort and historical race details from 2025. The landscape, architectural history and a specific cycling route thus offer different points of reference when choosing where to stay.

Nature and cycling

Veltrubský luh protects former branches of the Elbe with varying water depths, as well as well-preserved floodplain forests. Former branches are previous river courses; the varying depths and floodplain forests are two distinct features of this protected natural area. Protected species include the European fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina). This natural setting encompasses both the river landscape and a specifically named amphibian species. For travellers who consider the landscape when choosing a destination, this is clearly distinct from the architectural and historical themes.

Cycling also has a specific connection to the area. A route notice for the period from 2023 to 2029 identifies a developed section of EuroVelo 4 between Velký Osek and Kolín that runs through Veltruby; use is recommended in wet weather. The two endpoints identify the route section, while the weather notice adds a specific planning consideration. If you include cycling in your trip plans, take the recommendation for wet weather into account.

Chapel and architectural history

The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk stands on the village green in Veltruby, opposite house no. 5. Its sandstone portal bears the year 1841; inside is a polychrome statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. Polychrome means decorated in multiple colours. The portal thus provides a dated exterior feature, while the statue is a colourful interior detail.

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary received its current dedication on 14 December 1980. On 30 October 1986, it was entered, together with the statue of Saint Wenceslas, in the Central Register of Immovable Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic. The dates mark different milestones: 1980 refers to its current dedication, while 1986 refers to its registration together with the statue. The dedication and listed-monument status are therefore two separate historical facts.

The present-day Late Classical church between Veltruby and Jezeřany was completed in 1846. Late Classical refers to a later form of Classicism; the year marks the completion of the church building. At the early medieval Svatovík hillfort, the remains of the former enclosing fortifications are now visible only as a subtle rise in the terrain. Unlike the portal and church building, this historical feature is apparent only in a modest landform.

Running and getting there

At the 2025 Veltrubská desítka, the start and finish were at the SK Čechie Veltruby sports ground. The programme also included a children's race around Brůdek in Veltruby. These race details relate to the 2025 edition. If you are planning a trip around an event, check the specific event dates.

Veltruby has bus and rail connections. You can include both modes of transport when planning your journey and check the timetable that suits your trip.

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