Chleny can be explored through two distinct focal points: the building history of the Church of St. Apollinar and cycling routes with clearly specified sequences of places. They offer different perspectives for planning your stay: cultural history on the one hand, and routes and destinations that can be linked by bicycle on the other.
St. Apollinar: Building History and Protected Ensemble
The present-day Church of St. Apollinar is Baroque and was built in 1755 on the site of an older masonry church. This connects two building phases at this location: the present building followed the older church. Anyone interested in architecture will find specific points of connection to local history in the Baroque church and its predecessor.
The protected complex includes not only the church but also a mortuary, an enclosing wall, and the cemetery grounds. Taken together, these elements unite the church building, burial site, and enclosure in an ensemble. The church is considered a landmark of Chleny and the surrounding landscape; its significance thus extends beyond its building history.
The lime trees next to the church also tell the story of the development of the townscape: they were planted in 1879 and remain among Chleny’s defining features today. The church and the trees thus offer two different historical reference points—the year the present building was constructed and the year the trees were planted. For a cultural and historical stay, the building history, protected ensemble, and landscape feature come together in a single theme.
Cycling Routes and Sequences of Places
A route leads from the churchyard of the Church of St. Apollinar along cycling route 4320 and through Brodec to Krchleby, continuing as far as Číčová. It then crosses the river and passes the Velký Karlov pond. This section therefore has a specified starting point as well as several stops and notable route features.
Another cycling route follows cycling route 4319 and Brodec to Chleny. The two descriptions differ in the sequences of places they name: one starts at the churchyard and continues via Krchleby to Číčová; the other goes via Brodec to Chleny. If you are planning a bike ride, these details can help you identify the connection you want. Route conditions and signage may change; check the latest route information before setting out.
Events and When to Travel
The Sokolský běh republiky is an annual celebration of the founding of Czechoslovakia, organized by Česká obec sokolská. Another specific event in Chleny was the Memoriál Bohumila Bečičky: it was held for the 27th time on August 9, 2025. These details refer to different time frames—an event described as taking place annually and one with an explicitly stated date and year.
If events are important to your travel plans, check the dates for the edition that coincides with your stay. For the rest of your planning, it may help to choose your focus in advance: the church and its protected surroundings represent local history, while the cycling routes described via Brodec offer different sequences of places.
Discover more destinations: Sedlonov, Chmelište, Rokytnice V Orlických Horách, Synkov-Slemeno, Olesnice V Orlickych Horach, Pěčín, Častolovice, Sněžné.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Rychnov Nad Kněžnou.
