Úpice: Observatory, Circular Routes and Dřevěnka

Úpice between the night sky, trails and urban history

Úpice brings together special observations, signposted circular routes and vivid local history. The city therefore offers different reasons for a stay: You can observe the night sky and the sun, explore Úpice along historic trails or learn about life in a small town in earlier centuries.

The observatory on the hill

The observatory in Úpice is located in a natural setting on a hill above the city. Guided observations of the night sky are offered there. Another special feature is the observation of the sun during the day. The combination of the night sky and the sun offers different opportunities for observation throughout the day. The site thus brings together two very different aspects of observing the sky and provides a clear highlight for anyone who wants to combine their stay with a special experience.

Stezka Úpice: History on foot or by mountain bike

Stezka Úpice has two circular routes: a short historical circular route and a long tourist circular route. In total, it includes 27 stations or information boards at important buildings in Úpice. The offering is supplemented by two large information boards; the boards and stations are marked with QR codes. The long circular route is approximately 8 km long and can be ridden by mountain bike along its entire length. Cyklotrasa 4 also runs through Úpice along the town’s historical educational trail. This gives you a choice between a shorter historical exploration, the longer tourist circular route and a cycling tour focused on local history.

Dřevěnka and life in earlier small towns

Dřevěnka is the oldest building in Úpice; the first surviving record dates from 1559. The building is a national cultural monument. Dřevěnka features a lively experiential exhibition in the style of an open-air museum about life in a small town in the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. A visit complements the routes through Úpice with an insight into everyday life and urban life in a bygone era.

Mountains and regional cultural attractions

The mountains Jański Wierch, Starozámecký vrch and Martwiec are located in the area around Úpice. Čáp is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Úpice. Also located in the wider regional area are Zamek Rogowiec, a castle, Opactwo Cysterskie w Krzeszowie, a monastery, and Lázně, a church.

Choose accommodation according to your travel theme

If you are looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Úpice, you can first decide on the focus of your stay: the observatory, circular routes and cycling, or historical discoveries around Dřevěnka.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Trutnov.