Rozhovice: Cycling Routes and Village Church

Rozhovice lies at the foot of the Železné hory. Two cycling routes start in the village, and the “Hravá obec” experience trail has information boards spread throughout Rozhovice. The Church of St. Peter and Paul adds a place at an elevated location, with a modern fresco, to these active pursuits.

Rozhovice at a glance

• Rozhovice lies at the foot of the Železné hory.
• Road II/32228 runs from Pardubice through Heřmanův Městec and onward toward Čáslav or Seč.
• The “Za rozhlednou Barborkou” cycling route is 20 km long and rated easy.
• The “Za krásami Železných hor a prachovického lomu” cycling route is 33 km long and rated more challenging.
• Passenger service on the Chrudim–Heřmanův Městec railway line was discontinued in 2010; it is currently used only minimally.

Cycling from Rozhovice

Both cycling routes start in Rozhovice, but differ in length and rating. “Za rozhlednou Barborkou” is 20 km long and rated easy. “Za krásami Železných hor a prachovického lomu” covers 33 km and is rated more challenging. The difference between the distances is 13 km. When comparing the routes, you can therefore weigh two specific factors: the route length and its rating. Both routes start in the same place, making Rozhovice a shared starting point for planning either one.

Getting there: road and rail

Road II/32228 runs through Rozhovice from Pardubice to Heřmanův Městec and onward toward Čáslav or Seč. The Chrudim–Heřmanův Městec railway line also passes through the village. Passenger service was discontinued in 2010; the line is currently used only minimally. This distinction matters when choosing how to travel: the railway line in the village does not indicate regular passenger service, while the road serves the directions listed above.

Experience trail and church

The “Hravá obec” experience trail has stops with information boards spread throughout Rozhovice. This offers a village-focused option alongside the cycling routes: instead of route length and rating, the focus is on stops around the village. If you would also like to explore the surroundings within the village during your stay, the experience trail offers a different approach from the two cycling routes.

The Church of St. Peter and Paul stands on a slight rise in the northeast of Rozhovice. It is reached by stone steps, lined on both sides by a lime-tree avenue. The presbytery contains a large modern fresco by Vojmír Vokolek, dating from the 1970s. The elevated location and the approach lined with lime trees give the church a distinct connection to its setting; the fresco adds another artistic element. Here, the landscape, architectural approach, and modern art come together.

Rozhovice as a place to stay

If you are considering Rozhovice as a place to stay, you can use your planned activities as a starting point. Both cycling routes begin here; the experience trail and the church offer a different focus.

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FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Rozhovice

Where is one of the “Hravá obec” experience trail stops located?

One of the stops with an information board is by the pond on the village square; other stops are spread throughout Rozhovice.

Go to the main travel overview: Okres Chrudim.