SVITAVY SVITAVY

1Around Žabka PondROAD AND TREKK BIKESDIFFICULTY: •LENGHT: 15,5 kmDESCRIPTION OF THE ROUTEIt is an easy, flat route suitable for beginners orfamilies with older children. The route goesmainly along II. and III. class roads, two thirds ofit are led along marked cyclepaths (grey colourin maps). The route joins the I. class road fromSvitavy to Polička. It is necessary to be carefulhere because of busy traffic. The whole surfaceis covered with asphalt.4022 Svitavy - Hradec n. Svitavou (5,75 km);4024 Hradec n. Svitavou - Vendolí (5,25 km);unmarked - Vendolí - Svitavy (4,5 km).PLACES OF INTERESTA gently rolling countryside was settled at thebeginning of 13th century but most of sightscome frome 18th or 19th centuries. TheBaroque face of the landscape (with its centrein the town of Svitavy) is determined with St.Catherine´s Church in Hradec n. Svitavou (22)and St. Andrew´s in Vendolí (65). There are alsomany Baroque crosses, sculptures of saints orchaples mostly situated outside the markedpaths. It is possible to recommend a visitation ofthe station for handicaped animals placed in thevillage of Vendolí.RESTING POINTSThe swimmimg pool Žabka in Hradec n.Svitavou, forest roads and crossroads betweenthe villages of Hradec n. Svitavou and Vendolí.Some refreshment can be bought at theswimming pool Žabka (during working hours)or in groceries in Hradec n. Svitavou and Vendolí(just on the route).LOOKING POINTSBetween Hradec n. Svitavou and Vendolí thereare views of Javorník crest and the surroundingsof the town of Svitavy.SWIMMING POINTSThe open-air swimming pool in Svitavy fromJune to the end of August (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.) orthe pond of Rosnička (without limits). Hradec n.Svitavou - the open-air swimming pool Žabka(in summer) which is situated on the road goingto the village of Vendolí.CYCLE SERVICE STATIONS ALONGTHE ROUTEThe town of Svitavy (see contacts on last butone page)ALTITUDE PROFILE OF THE TRACKDifference in elevation is 51 m.1 2 3Altitude profile of the trackdifference in elevation is 51 m123