Voděrady can be explored through three specific topics: the parish church of St. Peter and Paul, cycling and hiking routes, and the observation tower on Osičina. You can tailor your stay to local history, a cycling tour or a hiking route. When considering the hiking route, distinguish the local section from the entire route.
Parish Church and Local History
The parish church of St. Peter and Paul is the landmark of Voděrady and a pseudo-Romanesque building. The history of the village goes back further than the present church building: by the 14th century, Voděrady was already a fully functioning village with a church. The present parish church was built in 1887 after the older church was demolished; regular services began in January 1888.
Another dated detail is the baptismal font: the church in Voděrady received it in 1582, provided by the Častolovice estate. This detail adds an event to the timeline of the church’s history between the village’s early history and the construction of the present church.
If you are planning to attend a service, the diocesan directory, in its update dated 4 March 2026, lists a Mass or liturgy of the Word at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Visitor information for Noc kostelů 2026 lists parking at the bus stop, by the former inn about 100 metres from the church, and in front of the shop in Voděrady. Check the time before your visit and the local parking conditions before travelling.
Cycling Routes Through Voděrady
The two marked cycling routes differ in the order of the places they pass through: Route 4351 runs from Semechnice via Voděrady and Lično to Hoděčín; Route 4354 runs from Houdkovice via Voděrady to Nová Ves. You can use the sequence of places to check which connection suits your preferred destinations. Markings and routes may be revised; check the signs before setting off.
Another option is the 74 km cycling tour “Na Osičinu”, suitable for trekking bikes and mountain bikes. Different details will help you narrow down your choice: for routes 4351 and 4354, the places along the way are relevant; for “Na Osičinu”, the length and bicycle types are the key details.
Hiking Route: Section and Full Distance
The “Třebechovice–Voděrady” hiking route is described with different distances: 2.4 km is the section in Voděrady u Rychnova nad Kněžnou, while the route maintained by KČT is 13.7 km long. For your planning, it is therefore important to decide whether you mean the section in this village or the entire route maintained by KČT.
Observation Tower on Osičina
An observation tower built in 2002 stands on Osičina Hill in the municipality of Voděrady. Alongside the parish church’s historical focus, it offers a landscape attraction. This lets you consider local and architectural history on the one hand, and Osičina on the other, as different interests when planning your trip.
Discover more destinations: Žďár Nad Orlicí, Osečnice, Chleny, Bartosovice V Orlickych Horach, Krchleby U Kostelce Nad Orlicí, Olesnice V Orlickych Horach, Kounov, Bohdašín.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Rychnov Nad Kněžnou.
