Kobylice: History, Nature and Hiking

Local history, natural features, bus connections and club football offer different starting points for planning a trip to Kobylice. If you are looking for a hotel in Kobylice, consider whether you are more interested in the village’s past, its natural features or a specific activity. This can help you plan your trip around the themes that matter to you.

History of the Village

The first written mention of Kobylice dates back to 1393 and appears in the Nový Bydžov Book of Conscience. According to the village history, the village was devastated after the Thirty Years’ War. These two points relate to different periods in the village’s history: its early written mention and its later devastation. The name Kobylice is probably derived from “kobylnice,” a term for clayey soil. This probable derivation offers a different perspective on the past from the dated events.

The village’s history also links the establishment of Opatov to the subdivision of the former Nový dvůr estate in 1876. This gives you two distinct points of reference in time: Kobylice’s written mention in 1393 and Opatov’s establishment, linked to the subdivision of an estate, in 1876.

Natural Features in Kobylice

A tree protected as a natural monument stands within the territory of Kobylice. A Natura 2000 network site is also located within the territory of Kobylice. These are two distinct natural features: a single tree with protected status and a site within the network. If nature is a factor in your choice, you can consider the area’s features at these two different scales.

Getting There and Hiking

Kobylice lies on the main road between Hradec Králové and Nový Bydžov. Buses run in both directions into the evening. The road and bus service offer different points of reference: one indicates the location between the cities, while the other provides a connection in both directions. Check the current timetable for your specific journey.

The “Nový Bydžov a okolí 2” route starts and ends in Kobylice and is described as a very easy 50-kilometre hike with around 55 metres of elevation gain. For planning, it is worth considering the distance, elevation gain and difficulty rating separately: “Very easy” is the stated difficulty, not an indication of a short distance. At 50 kilometres, the route is long; the elevation figure provides a separate measure. Route details may change when updated, so check the current version of the route before planning.

Football and Local Features

FC Spartak Kobylice’s football stadium has 200 standing places and 50 seats. This breakdown shows the capacity by type of place, not just as a total. If you are planning a visit for an event, access may depend on the club’s fixture schedule.

Kobylice is also home to a cemetery chapel with an adjoining burial ground.

Discover more destinations: Syrovátka, Lodín, Libčany, Hrádek, Nové Město Nad Cidlinou, Nechanice, Jílovice, Urbanice

See the wider travel guide: Hradec Králové District.