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Pardubice Region

Pardubice Region is a region that is as flat as a table with a solitary, though very striking, bump: Kunětická Mountain. It is part of the so-called Gold Ribbon of the Czech Republic, the most fertile part of the Polabí Lowlands. Vast flowered meadows, historical irrigation canals and ponds are characteristic of this district. Pardubice region is home to numerous protected areas, such as the nature reserve of the Bohdanečský and Matka Lakes, a charming park with sycamores and ancient oak trees in Choltice, and a typical Polabí landscape in the environs of Lázně Bohdaneč. This region is rich in monuments, including the Gothic-Renaissance chateau and historical centre in Pardubice, the castle on Kunětická Mountain, the Baroque chateau in Choltice and several religious structures, including the Romanesque church in Kojice and, finally, the wood church in Veliny. Pardubicko’s landscape has plenty to offer cyclists and fishing enthusiasts.

The natural dominant feature and symbol of Pardubicko is the castle on Kunětická Mountain. This region is also well-known for gingerbread and horses. Partly because Pardubice has half a horse (the front half) in its emblem, and partly because just a couple of kilometers beyond the Labe River there is a well-known stud farm in Kladruby nad Labem. And, thirdly, the world-famous Grand Pardubice (Velká pardubická) Steeplechase, one of the most difficult races in the world, has been taking place in Pardubice since 1874.

And Pardubice’s gingerbread is as famous as, for instance, Štramberk ears (a sweet pastry), Olomouc tvarůžky (a very strong cheese), or Pilsner beer (beer from the town of Pilsen).

Most of it is decorated and produced in various forms – from flat shapes to three-dimensional works of art, such as gingerbread cottages. Special series are produced for special times of the year – e.g. Easter, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, St. Nicholas’ Day, Christmas – and in honour of various fairy tales. The Gingerbread Headquarters, the Gingerbread Museum and their fairy-tale environs are situated at Kunětická Mountain.

Cycling

In addition to the fact that long bike paths run through this region from Hradec Králové to Mělník, Pardubicko has several well-marked local and connecting trails leading to the most attractive tourist destinations. They are primarily class III routes and along local and special purpose routes. The surface of most paths are firm, with an asphalt cover. Owing to the character of the landscape in the plains along the Labe River, the bike paths are intended for undemanding cyclists, thus easily manageable for families with children. The only rise occurs during a detour through the Kunětická Mountains themselves. The profile of this trail is relatively undulating. Any kind of bike can be ridden over most stretches; when riding through forests and over dusty paths through fields it is recommended that at least a trekking bike be used.

Trails run, for example, from Pardubice to Opatovice, Bukinov, the Kunětická Mountains, the forests around Holice, or along the Labe River.

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Tips for trips:

Don't miss the Velka Pardubice steeplechase

A visit to the largest horse sports event in the Czech Republic is the highlight of this programme. Prior to the main programme on Sunday, a boat cruise along the Labe from Pardubice’s port is prepared for guests. The programme includes a tour of the historical centre of Pardubice and the chateau. A visit to the [odkaz]13-4662-National horse-breeding farm...
East Bohemia for horse lovers

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Horses and fairytales by foot and steamboat

The programme offers parents and their children several days during which the children are guaranteed not to be bored. An enjoyable boat cruise belowKuněticka Mountain, a visit to the Gingerbread House with a real witch, who bakes sweet gingerbreads will attract the attention of both children and parents alike. Also, the unique a href='turobjekty-info.php?id=6928'>Museum of Puppetry in Chrudim is worth...
Off to see the live cultural heritage sight in Kladruby nad Labem

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Relaxation connected with learning about the history and present of horse breeding.

The regions of Pardubice and Chrudim offer horse lovers plenty of treats. While in Pardubice you will visit the race track, on which horses run the most difficult race in Europe, the Velká Pardubická, then in Slatiňany you will have a look at the history of breeding horses at the localHippologickal museum. Also, you will see the Old Kladruby Blackhorse...
Sports week - sightseeing programme for young couples

Welcome to our sports - sightseeing programme! It will give you the opportunity to visit the picturesque landscape that stretches out below the Králický Sněžník massif. You will get to know the town Králíky well, which was first recorded as a mountaineer's settlement in 1367. You will visit the third highest mountain range in the Czech Republic, the Králický Sněžník (1423 m) and directly climb to the...
UNESCO sightseeing

Combined programme in Prague and in eastern Bohemia with a visit to four UNESCO sites, from Prague through to Kutna Hora, Litomyšl and Zelena Hora by Žd'ár nad Sázava. Zou will spend a pleasant time in hospitable Pardubice, the capital city of gingerbread, you will sail along the ELbe River, enjoy the view of the vast Elbe region from the resounding stone walls of the majestic castle Kunětická Hora...
Wandering through the region of Pardubice to see sights and nature

The programme is focussed on getting to know Chrudimska and the most important places in the Pardubice region. History lovers will appreciate the tour of the centre of Chrudim, the Jewish monuments in Meřmanově Městci, the castle ruins of Lichnice, Žleby Castle, the Celtic exhibition in Nasavrkách, the rococo castle in Nový Hrady, the churches in Kočí or Polička. It is also worth visiting the outdoor...
Weekend relax - sightseeing programme in the Bohdaneč Wellness Spa

Combined relax - sightseeing programme in East Bohemia, primarily in Bohdaneč Spa and its surroundings. Thanks to Gočárův's trail you will have the chance to get to know the Town Bohdaneč Spa better along with its most significant places, plus a visit to Pardubice and its picturesque historical centre, and a visit to the chateau in Chlumec nad Cidlinou and its adjacent park. You can regain your strength...