Jahodov offers two clear highlights for a stay: forest trails and local history. The Jahodovský okruh is a tourist circular trail and an excursion route; the chapel, lace-making, and log houses offer different historical themes. The Jahodovský potok is also part of the landscape: it flows through the valley below Jahodov. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore weigh up whether hiking or historical discoveries are more important to you.

Hiking the Jahodovský okruh

The Jahodovský okruh is a hiking route that follows forest trails through the foothill forests; there are rest areas along the route. As a tourist circular trail and excursion route, it provides a specific point of reference if you are considering Jahodov for its forest landscape. Trail conditions can change; check them before setting out and plan accordingly.

Forest and Valley

The forests of Jahodov cover more than 300 hectares and are visited by tourists and mushroom pickers. Mushroom picking is seasonal and subject to local conditions; take both into account when planning if mushroom picking is part of your trip. Below Jahodov, the Jahodovský potok flows through the valley. The forest area and the stream provide different points of interest in the landscape around Jahodov.

The Chapel and the History of Craftsmanship

The chapel in Jahodov was built in 1870 using a bequest from Wolfgang Hanuš. The year it was built and the name of the benefactor provide two specific points of connection to local history. For planning your trip, this look at the chapel is distinct from the natural features: here, the focus is on a single building and its historical origins.

Lace-making also tells a story of change: in Jahodov, it replaced the weaving trade, which had died out. In almost every family, women and children worked with lace pillows in winter. This makes it possible to understand the transition not only as a succession of two crafts, but also as part of family life at the time. Those interested in social and everyday history will find a different focus here than in the chapel and its construction history. Winter places this tradition in a specific season and in family life; by contrast, the building’s history can be explored through individual named buildings.

Log Houses in Vršál

There are several log houses in Vršál; house no. 29 was built by Ludvík Preclík in the 19th century. The term refers to a building technique using logs stacked on top of one another; the house number, builder, and century make a specific example tangible. Alongside the history of the chapel and craftsmanship, this offers another architectural trace, drawing attention to a particular building in Vršál.

The Spálenisko Spring

The Spálenisko spring can be reached on foot along a forest path. It is about 50 metres from each of two landmarks: the road and the turn-off to Končiny. Before your visit, check the condition of the forest path and whether the spring is accessible on site.

Discover more destinations: Třebešov, Kounov, Sněžné, Sediviny, Synkov-Slemeno, Kostelecké Horky, Val U Dobrušky, Opočno

For the overview of the wider area: Okres Rychnov Nad Kněžnou.