The group of Studenecké skály stretches for around 500 metres, with distinctive frost cliffs; some rock outcrops reach heights of up to 25 metres. Climbing routes, the black Studenecká Route and religious buildings offer different ways to shape a stay in Studené. Depending on your interests, the focus may be on the rocky landscape, cycling or the history of churches and chapels.
Rocks and cycling route
The Orlice Nature Park lies west of Studené; the Suchý vrch Nature Park and Buková hora mountain lie to the east. The climbing routes at Studenecké skály are secured with hooks and bolts. They range in difficulty from 3 to 7+ UIAA, giving climbers a clear guide when choosing among the marked routes. You can reach the rocks from Těchonín railway station or by car via the road between Těchonín, Vlčkovice and Studené.
The black Studenecká Route is a cycling route through Zemská brána and its surroundings, starting at the Podskalák complex in Studené. It is described as moderately difficult; the estimated riding time, excluding breaks, is 1 hour and 10 minutes. Trekking bikes or mountain bikes are recommended. Allow extra time for breaks in addition to the stated riding time. Where the cycling route shares a path with a hiking trail, pedestrians have priority.
Churches, chapels and local traditions
The church in Studené was built between 1820 and 1822 and dedicated to Saint Anne. A local legend tells how an image of Saint Anne repeatedly returned from the church construction site to its original tree before being placed in a small chapel. In Dolní les stands a column chapel dedicated to Saint Anne, whose origins are the subject of local legends. According to tradition, the stream that emerges from beneath the chapel contained miraculous water.
The small chapel of Saint Antoníček stands near house number 7. The Langr couple had it built after lightning struck an ash tree nearby in 1914 without setting their house on fire. In 2009, an image of Our Lady of Sorrows was reconsecrated at the wayside cross in Horní les. Local history combines dated years of construction and consecration with stories associated with an image, a chapel and the stream that emerges beneath it.
Pilgrimage and sports court
The pilgrimage on the Friday of Sorrows is still observed in Studené. It includes church services, which are less well attended today. If you would like to plan your stay around this event, check the date and service arrangements locally.
There is a multi-purpose sports court at the Podskalák complex, in front of the restaurant. It can be used for tennis and nohejbal (a Czech net sport) by reservation. If you would like to play there, arrange your reservation in advance; booking arrangements may change.
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For the main travel overview: Okres Ústí Nad Orlicí.
