The marked cycle route 4302 runs via Horní Olešnice to Slemeno; the 47-kilometre “Okruh z Kalné přes Kateřinu” circuit also passes through the village. Other sights include a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk with reliefs on its pedestal, a memorial to the victims of the First World War, and a wayside shrine bearing the carved year 1770. Cycling routes and cultural landmarks give Slemeno two clearly recognisable sides.

Cycling routes: routes and difficulty

A regional tourism description from 2012 traces marked cycle route 4302 via Horní Olešnice to Slemeno. Signage and surface conditions may vary today. If you plan to ride the route, check its current course and the path conditions before setting out.

The “Okruh z Kalné přes Kateřinu” circuit, also described in 2012, is 47 km long, passes through Slemeno and is intended for experienced cyclists. Here, the focus is on a specific distance and a stated target group; route 4302 is identified by its course from Horní Olešnice to Slemeno. The routes can therefore be compared using different details: one specifies its length and target group, while the other gives the sequence of places along the route.

Another regional description gives cycle route 4294 from the cycle-route starting point in Dolní Kalná to Hostinné. After reaching the centre of Dolní Kalná, it follows the cemetery wall and continues along the forest to the swimming pool. The cemetery wall, forest and swimming pool provide specific landmarks for this section; the overall route connects Dolní Kalná with Hostinné. The tourism descriptions date from 2012; current signage, surfaces and other route conditions may differ. Check the current conditions before setting out.

Cultural landmarks in the village

The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk has reliefs on its pedestal. The memorial to the victims of the First World War depicts a woman looking into the distance. The pedestal and reliefs are distinctive details of the statue, while the woman depicted is the defining feature of the war memorial. The two monuments therefore have distinct visual emphases.

A description from 2015 mentions an empty niche and the carved year 1770 on a wayside shrine in Slemeno. Before visiting, check the current condition of the monuments and whether they are accessible, as their condition and accessibility may change.

Valley and stream

Slemeno is part of the continuous built-up area of the municipality of Dolní Kalná, in the valley along the upper reaches of the Kalenský potok. After rain, the local stream turns cloudy from the red clay typical of the area. The valley setting places the village in its geographical context; the stream’s cloudiness after rain is a specific weather-dependent feature.

Discover more destinations: Horní Kalná, Suchovrsice, Nemojov U Dvora Králové Nad Labem, Malé Svatoňovice, Upice, Strazne, Libňatov, Horni Olesnice

For the regional travel overview: Okres Trutnov.