Petrikovice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

A historic line of fortifications dating from 1937 to 1938 runs through Petříkovice. Several of its structures are gradually being renovated as open-air museums.

Landscape

Petříkovice lies in a valley between the hills of the Jestřebí Mountains, below the steep slopes of Janský vrch. Janský vrch rises 697 metres above the source. Krausova vyhlídka, a remarkable cliff-top viewpoint, is located there. The Czech-Polish border runs over Janský vrch, accompanied there by an educational trail. Beneath the rocks near the Polish state border is a reconstructed spring with healing water.

History and Culture

Petříkovice was first mentioned in writing in 1012. Attractions in Petříkovice include the Chapel of the Holy Family. It dates from 1847 and was repaired between 1990 and 2004. A monument erected after the war commemorates František Opočenský; it was ceremonially unveiled on 28 September 1946. It stands on the left side of the road towards Radvanice.

The T-S 54 “Nad dráhou” infantry bunker of the Czechoslovak fortifications was structurally completed in the area of the Petříkovice defensive line; work on the electrical installation was begun. T-S 52b “Na skále” is the easternmost structure of the Petříkovice subsection. The bunker is heavily damaged; its unchanged condition since the end of the war illustrates the effect of explosives on a massive fortification structure.

Things to Do

The Okrzeszyn–Petříkovice border crossing is intended for pedestrians and cyclists and is open all day.

The Chvaleč–Petříkovice educational trail begins at the car park by the swimming pool in Petříkovice. It is an approximately 6-kilometre circular route that leads from Petříkovice via several interesting places and back to Petříkovice. Several stations have information boards.

Cycle Route 1 passes through the Okrzeszyn border crossing and descends to the swimming pool in Petříkovice, a district of the municipality of Chvaleč.

The swimming pool complex is located in the central part of the village. It offers a fire-water reservoir suitable for swimming, toilets, an outdoor shower, refreshments and a car park. Swimming is at your own risk.

Winter

The Petříkovice ski resort offers well-prepared downhill slopes and family-friendly skiing. A ski school and a small lift for children and absolute beginners operate there every day.

Other Places

Stanovice U Kuksu, Trotina, Dolni Dvur, Kralovec, Mladé Buky, Litíč, Vilantice, Horní Kalná

To the overview of the wider travel region: Trutnov District.