Sobkovice

Sobkovice on the southern slope of Faltusův kopec

Sobkovice lies on the southern slope of Faltusův kopec at 558 metres above sea level. In Sobkovice, elevation, trails, views and historic buildings come together. In clear weather, Faltusův kopec offers views of Lázek near Lanškroun, Buková hora, Suchý vrch, the Králický Sněžník range, Adam, the Studenecké skály and the Krkonoše Mountains. From individual destinations such as Lázek near Lanškroun, Buková hora and Suchý vrch, the view reaches as far as the mountain landscapes of Králický Sněžník and the Krkonoše Mountains. If you would like to combine nature with local history, you will find specific destinations for this in the village and along its trails.

Hiking routes in various directions

The Studenský a Jablonský les hiking route reaches Sobkovice via Bořitov and Faltusův kopec. From St. Prokop Church, it descends to the Tichá Orlice River. In addition, a yellow-marked route leads from Sobkovice towards the Pastvinská přehrada reservoir. The route via Bořitov and Faltusův kopec connects Sobkovice’s elevated location with a descent from St. Prokop Church to the Tichá Orlice River. The yellow marking takes a different direction, leading from the village towards the Pastvinská přehrada reservoir. Those who would like to start their hiking day at the church and then follow the valley will find a clear sequence in the first connection. The second direction, by contrast, is oriented towards the reservoir.

St. Prokop and historical sites

St. Prokop Church stands in the central part of Sobkovice on the main road. It is located in the middle of a small cemetery enclosed by a stone wall. St. Prokop was built as a late Baroque subsidiary church in 1774 on the site of an older chapel dating from 1728. A chapel was built around 1875 at the upper end of Sobkovice, on the road to Studené. Sobkovice is also home to a Boží muka wayside shrine dating from 1826. This creates several historical stops for a walking tour: the central church area, the upper end of the village on the road to Studené, and another point of interest within Sobkovice.

Events and other activities

Traditional pre-Christmas markets are held in Sobkovice at Hostinec pod Věží. Advent concerts took place at St. Prokop Church in Sobkovice on 10 December 2023 and 14 December 2025. The markets and concerts have different focuses: the market is part of the village’s pre-Christmas atmosphere, while the concerts were tied to specific December dates. The Minigolf Sobkovice minigolf course is located at Sobkovice 561 64. In addition to hiking trails, views and local history, this provides another activity in the village. Depending on your preferred pace for the day, you can combine trails, cultural sites, seasonal events and minigolf.

More destinations for your research

For further planning, you can also explore Dlouhoňovice, Rudoltice, Tisová, Studené, Mistrovice, Orličky, Krasíkov and Zámrsk.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ústí nad Orlicí District.