Two educational trails offer different ways to explore Vrbatův Kostelec during a stay: one leads via Louka and Habroveč to Ležáky, while the other connects the railway stations in Chrast u Chrudimi and Vrbatův Kostelec. The Parish Church of St. Gallus and a geologically significant site in the Železné hory National Geopark add to the picture. Several signposted local cycling routes also pass through the municipality. These different points of interest can help you tailor your search for a holiday apartment to your interests.

Educational trails with different focuses

The “Stopy Ležácké tragédie” educational trail begins in Vrbatův Kostelec. It follows the green-marked hiking trail via Louka and Habroveč to Ležáky, is 13 kilometres long and has eight information boards. Its subject is the events surrounding the destruction of the village of Ležáky on 24 June 1942. Here, the route and its theme go hand in hand: the trail leads to Ležáky and focuses on a specific historical context.

The Chrastecka educational trail takes a different approach. It runs from the railway station in Chrast u Chrudimi to the railway station in Vrbatův Kostelec and has 13 stops. The details make it possible to compare the two trails by their different characteristics: the “Stopy Ležácké tragédie” trail is defined by its length of 13 kilometres and its historical theme, while Chrastecka is distinguished by its two railway-station endpoints and number of stops. This makes it easy to tell the routes apart based on their described courses and focus.

Church and geological orientation

The Parish Church of St. Gallus, Abbot, is located in Vrbatův Kostelec. The church has been protected since 3 November 2023. It provides another cultural point of interest in the municipality, alongside the historical focus of the trail to Ležáky. This allows you to take different themes into account when planning your trip: the history of the village of Ležáky and the parish church in Vrbatův Kostelec.

The geologically significant Vrbatův Kostelec site lies in the eastern part of the Železné hory National Geopark. At the sandstone outcrop on the northern edge of Vrbatův Kostelec, there are two information boards near the road from Vrbatův Kostelec to Skála. The outcrop and its location offer a specific point of reference for anyone interested in the geology of the area.

The valley of the Žejbra provides another geographical reference point: the Vrbatův Kostelec site lies roughly halfway along the valley. The valley begins below the slope of Kostelecká hůra and ends in Podskála. Its approximate location between these named points adds a landscape perspective to the geopark. This lets you include geological and landscape interests in your plans alongside the municipality’s cultural themes.

Cycling routes and finding accommodation

Cyclists will also find their own routes in Vrbatův Kostelec: several signposted local cycling routes pass through the municipality. They offer another way to shape your stay, alongside the two educational trails and the geological and church landmarks. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can start by considering which of these interests matters most for your trip.

Discover more destinations: Licibořice, Otradov, Nabočany, Hojesin, Chrast, Předhradí, Lozice, Bojanov.

For the broader travel overview: Chrudim District.