Velké Poříčí

Velké Poříčí combines lively routes through the region with a remarkable local history. Those looking for accommodation in this town will find not merely a stopover, but a place with its own cultural traces and documented routes for hikers and cyclists. This character is particularly evident in the Poříčské toulky, whose 21st edition in 2026 led along various routes through the surrounding area.

Hiking and cycling on different routes

The Poříčské toulky 2026 offered several ways of getting around. One of the hiking routes led through Poland toward Náchod and returned to the finish via Kudowa. The route therefore did not run solely through the immediate vicinity of Velké Poříčí, but also incorporated borderland landscapes into its course. Another eight-kilometre hiking route led via Brné and Žďárky. For travel planning, this creates a clear distinction between a longer, cross-border circuit and a route measuring eight kilometres.

The event also had its own character for cyclists: in 2026, the cycling routes of the Poříčské toulky led via Hronov to Stárkov. Those wishing to explore the town by bicycle can therefore follow a documented connection between several places, while the hiking routes took different directions and covered different sections. The event itself was held for the 21st time in 2026 and is therefore one of the explicitly documented recurring events associated with Velké Poříčí.

Historical traces in the town

The history of Velké Poříčí can be read in a number of very different places. The Trhovka trade route led from Stárkov toward Poland, formerly Kladsko, through Velké Poříčí. This route identifies the town as part of a historic connection between the interior and the area toward Poland, without reducing it to a single attraction.

A prominent landmark is the Nejsvětější Trojice sculpture group. It is located at the bridge over the Metuje, in the corner of the garden belonging to house no. 75 opposite the old school. This precise location connects the artwork with a specific section of the town and makes it easier to place during a walk, without requiring a larger complex or a museum.

The local ecclesiastical history includes the Navštívení Panny Marie church. It was built using collections and donated materials from local believers. A rectory and an adjoining cemetery were added later. Another example of the region’s architectural history is Térův statek no. 1, an example of vernacular architecture dating back to the 17th century. Together, these places illustrate different historical layers: a church built from funds collected by the community, its later additions, and a farmstead whose architectural tradition reaches back to the 17th century.

Further destinations for orientation

For further searches in the surrounding area, you can also view Náchod, Žďár Nad Metují, Horní Radechová, Heřmánkovice, Starkov, Mezimestí, Mezilesí and Nový Ples.

Another point of reference in the town is the Velké Poříčí airfield (LKVP). It is a public domestic airfield operated by the Hronov Aeroclub. This classification belongs to the local infrastructure and complements the picture of a place where historical discoveries, organised hiking and cycling routes, and various regional connections come together.

For the broader travel overview: Náchod District.