Janov V Orlických Horách offers several specific starting points for a journey of discovery: the town’s weaving history, the Chapel of St. Joseph, the Olešenka Valley and routes to named destinations. When planning your visit, it is worth deciding first whether local history, the landscape or a particular route should be the main focus.

Weaving History and the Chapel

The history of weaving can be summed up in two figures: in 1894, Janov had 94 looms; the last loom remained in operation until 1970. These dates provide concrete reference points for the scale of weaving and its later years of operation. This turns the general topic of crafts into a local history with a clear measure and a long time span.

Janov is also home to the Chapel of St. Joseph. It adds a named religious site to the picture of local history. If you are interested in the different facets of the town, you can consider this chapel as a point of interest in its own right, alongside the weaving history.

The Landscape Around Janov

The Olešenka Valley near Janov is flanked by wooded slopes. The surrounding area also has hills offering unique panoramic views across the wider region, as well as intimate valley meadows along streams with remarkable flora. There is a choice of different landscape features: far-reaching views from the hills, plant life along the streams and a valley whose slopes are wooded.

If you choose your excursions based on scenery, you can consider these features separately. The hills appeal to those interested in panoramic views, while the valley meadows draw attention to the streams and flora. The Olešenka Valley adds another type of landscape, characterised by its wooded slopes.

Cycling Route and the Way to Rokole

A cycling route starts in Janov. Along this route, a yellow-marked tourist trail leads to Panský rybník. In the area around Janov, another trail leads 2 km to the pilgrimage site of Rokole, first marked blue and then green. The choice of route therefore depends on your destination: Panský rybník is part of the description of the cycling route that starts in Janov, while Rokole is reached by the marked trail in the surrounding area.

For planning a trip to Rokole, both the change from blue to green markings and the stated distance are useful reference points. The cycling route and the trail to the pilgrimage site offer different starting points for choosing an activity. You can therefore choose based on the type of route and its destination, rather than treating the two descriptions as one continuous route.

Events and Bus Timetable

The “Pálení čarodějnic” festival was held in Janov on 30 April 2023, 2024 and 2025. If you would like to plan your stay around the festival, check upcoming dates locally. This is distinct from the regional fairy-tale game “Kačenčina pohádková říše,” held annually: Janov is one of the municipalities where participants collect stamps. This gives you a choice between dated festival events and the stamp locations of a recurring game as different points of interest.

For travel by bus, the public timetable for the period from 1 January to 12 December 2026 lists the stops “Janov” and “Janov,Tis.” Use these names as a starting point when searching for connections, and check departure times for your travel date. This lets you plan your journey using specific stop names without treating the two as interchangeable.

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