Plchovice combines a specific history of meadow irrigation with designated landscape and cultural features. The irrigation canal runs through the western part of the village; the municipal area also includes Orlice Nature Park and the meandering riverbed of the Tichá Orlice. If you are looking for a holiday rental for your stay, these different themes can help you decide whether Plchovice is the right destination for you.
Water engineering and local history
The canal was built in 1853 by Prince Ferdinand Kinský to irrigate the meadows of a manor farm near Plchovice. The farm was called Růženin Dvůr or Růžovec. The canal was still used to irrigate meadows in the first half of the 20th century. This structure therefore combines a clearly defined purpose with a longer history of use and a specific aspect of agriculture in the area around the village.
The canal runs through the western part of the village. In the municipal area of Plchovice, the “Vodní kanál zavodňovací” is registered as a cultural monument under registration number ÚSKP 101535. The name “Vodní kanál zavodňovací” identifies the cultural monument; Růženin Dvůr and Růžovec are the two names of the farm. This distinction separates the structure from its historical context of use.
Landscape in the municipal area
Orlice Nature Park lies within the municipal area of Plchovice. The Orlice a Labe European Site of Community Importance, which is part of the Natura 2000 network, is also located there. The meandering riverbed of the Tichá Orlice is designated as a significant landscape feature.
Three different landscape designations are therefore found side by side: a nature park, a European Site of Community Importance, and a specific riverbed designated as a feature. This is useful for finding your bearings, as the landscape themes can be distinguished more precisely than by using a general nature motif. If you are considering Plchovice for its landscape, you can weigh these named features separately.
Chapel, stone cross and local history
The municipal area also contains a brick-built chapel dating from 1890 and a stone cross dating from 1840. Both are designated as architecturally valuable structures. Together with the irrigation canal, they provide specific points of cultural and historical interest, each relating to a different aspect of local history.
The first written record of Plchovice dates from 1342. The dates have different meanings: 1342 marks the first written record of the village, while 1840 and 1890 are the dates of the stone cross and brick-built chapel. This distinction helps place the early history of the village and the later-dated structures in context.
Educational trail and planning
The “NS Choceňska – Mezi Orlicemi” educational trail passes through Plchovice. Check the route status locally before your trip.
The long-distance Mezi Orlicemi educational trail covers history and local heritage, has 32 stops with information boards, and is aimed mainly at cyclists. Its themes offer a cultural and historical connection; its focus on cyclists is a separate consideration when planning. Route details and the number and condition of the boards may change.
When looking for a holiday rental in Plchovice, you can first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: cultural and historical themes around the canal and buildings, the named landscape features, or the long-distance educational trail, which is primarily intended for cyclists. This makes it easier to choose a destination that suits your specific interests.
Discover more destinations: Anenská Studánka, České Heřmanice, Dolni Orlice, Horni Lipka, Zamberk, Brandýs Nad Orlicí, Těchonín, Svatý Jiří
View the broader travel guide: Okres Ústí Nad Orlicí.
