Divec: Dehetník Forest and village life

Divec near Hradec Králové lies between the Spáleník/Dehetník and Ouliště forest districts. The village’s history, forest and local traditions are well suited to a leisurely visit; no hotel or cruise offers are confirmed here.

Forest and local history

• Divec lies in a natural wedge between the Spáleník/Dehetník and Ouliště forest districts.
• The Dehetník forest complex includes Spáleník Hill, a prominent landscape feature rising 285 metres above sea level.
• Most of the Dehetník forest complex and the adjoining fields lie within the protected zone of the K 73 Orlice supraregional biocorridor.
• In 1417, the village of Divec was divided between Hynek of Červená Lhota and the Opatovice Monastery.

Festivals and meeting places

• In Divec, the maypole is traditionally erected on the day after the witch-burning festivities.
• On Christmas Eve, the Štědrovečerní zvonění is held again in Divec; meet at the bell tower at 2 p.m.
• Dětský den is traditionally held at Divec’s sports complex; in the reported instance, it was scheduled for Sunday, June 4, starting at 3 p.m.

Choose suitable accommodation

The festival dates mentioned come from individual announcements and are not a current calendar. The forest complex borders an ecological protection zone; stay on permitted paths. Check the address and facilities of a specific accommodation rather than assuming that hotels or holiday homes are available in the village.

For regional context: Hradec Králové District.