Discover Valterice

Valterice offers several distinct themes to consider when planning a trip: local history, the “Zámecká cesta” cycling route and the Koupaliště ve Valteřicích swimming pool. Depending on your interests, you can focus your stay on historical insights, a specific bike ride or leisure time at the pool. If you are looking for a hotel in Valterice, you can start by considering which of these themes will shape your stay. Seasonal operating conditions apply to the pool; the route can also be assessed by its length and stated elevation gain.

Local history and religious life

Valteřice was first mentioned in 1492 in a document concerning the division of the Valdštejn estate. Under this agreement, the village was assigned to the Štěpanice part of the estate. This first mention and the assignment provide a specific reference point for the history of the estate at that time. Religious history is also part of the village’s character: historically, there have always been more Protestants than Catholics in Valteřice. Most local Protestants belonged to the Augsburg Confession, with fewer belonging to the Helvetic Confession. Teaching at the Protestant school continued until 1910. These details supplement the reference point in the history of the estate with religious and educational aspects of local history.

The Sovinka and the exhibition in Horní Branná

The Sovinka stream flows through Horní Branná and Valteřice. The castle in Horní Branná houses the permanent historical and ethnographic exhibition “Život pod horami” about the communities of Horní Branná and Valteřice. Its historical and ethnographic focus combines developments over time with a look at life in the two communities. The stream and the exhibition represent different themes: one is a landscape feature running through both villages, while the other offers a shared historical and ethnographic perspective, based in Horní Branná.

“Zámecká cesta” cycling route

The “Zámecká cesta” cycling route passes through Martinické rybníky, Horní Branná, Vrchlabí and Vejsplachy, as well as Valteřice, before returning to Jilemnice. Its stated length is 30.0 km, with an elevation gain of 550 m. These two figures describe different aspects of the ride: the distance indicates the route’s length, while the elevation gain adds its vertical dimension. For planning, it is worth considering both figures together. The places listed also give a concrete idea of how Valteřice fits into the route.

Koupaliště ve Valteřicích swimming pool

The swimming pool is on the quiet outskirts of Valteřice, near a forest that lies along the Sovinec sports and walking trail. The pool has a beach volleyball court, which was renovated in 2016. Table tennis bats and badminton equipment are available to rent; check their availability on site. The water comes from mountain streams and is clean. Water quality and operating conditions vary by season, so check the current conditions before swimming. Alongside swimming, beach volleyball, table tennis and badminton are also activities to consider at the pool.

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