Bartosovice V Orlickych Horach: Hiking and Churches

The Divoká Orlice forms the Czech-Polish border at Bartošovice v Orlických horách. This provides a precise geographical point of reference for orientation. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Bartosovice V Orlickych Horach, you can first consider whether hiking or culture will shape your stay: the Zemská brána educational trail has a clearly specified length, while the churches in Bartošovice and Neratov are associated with different building histories, furnishings and religious heritage.

Hiking on the Zemská brána educational trail

The Zemská brána educational trail begins at the stone bridge in Bartošovice v Orlických horách. The route is 5.2 kilometres long and can be walked in either direction. It leads through the Zemská brána Nature Reserve and offers insights into the local natural environment as well as several cultural and technical sights. The trail thus combines a specific route length with themes of nature and culture.

There are 22 information panels along the educational trail. They are installed only during the summer season, from May to October, so check their seasonal availability before travelling. For planning purposes, these are two separate details: 5.2 kilometres describes the route, while May to October indicates when the panels are installed.

Churches and religious heritage

The Baroque Church of St Mary Magdalene in Bartošovice was built between 1731 and 1746. Its exceptional late Baroque furnishings give the interior the name “Duše baroka,” translated as “Soul of the Baroque.” The construction period and the interior highlight different aspects: the dates place the church’s origins in context, while the name refers to its distinctive furnishings.

In Neratov, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is associated with two further features. Neratov has been an important pilgrimage site since the second half of the 17th century; the church received its distinctive glass roof in 2007. This brings together a long religious history and an architectural feature added much later.

These themes are easy to distinguish when planning your trip according to your interests: at the church in Bartošovice, the focus is on its Baroque construction period and interior furnishings. In Neratov, the pilgrimage history and glass roof shape its character. Both offer a different perspective on religious heritage from the nature- and technology-focused themes of the educational trail.

Technical heritage at Panské Pole

At Panské Pole in Bartošovice is the “Lehký objekt vz. 37 (řopík),” an accessible light fortification. It has been renovated with its complete interior armament and equipment. A visit therefore focuses not only on its classification as a fortification, but also on its equipped interior. Seasonal conditions may apply; check access information in advance.

Discover more destinations: Zdobnice, Rychnov Nad Kneznou, Byzhradec, Panske Pole, Ohnišov, Chleny, Kounov U Dobrusky, Solnice.

View the overview of the wider region: Okres Rychnov Nad Kněžnou.