Provodov-Šonov: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Provodov-Šonov is considered a leisure and fishing centre near the Rozkoš Reservoir. The locality offers services, catering, accommodation and sporting activities.

Routes and Trails

The Cyklookruh Rozkoš passes through the localities of Šonov, Provodov, Šeřeč and Kleny. The route is approximately 18.8 km long and takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes without breaks.

Another link to regional history is provided by the 35 km-long route “In the Footsteps of the Battles of the 1866 War”. It runs through Václavice, Šonov, Provodov, Kleny and Dubno and is signposted with KČT route numbers 4018, 4055 and 4056.

Nature

Dubno in Kleny comprises an alluvial forest, meadows and the Zlíčský pond; it has been a nature reserve since 1956.

Mount Krucza Kopa is located in the vicinity of Provodov-Šonov. The mountains Lelkowa Góra, Czarna Kopa and Grodziec are situated in the wider regional surroundings of Provodov-Šonov.

Culture and History

The Church of Saint Wenceslas in Dobenín was remodelled in the Early Gothic style; this may correspond to the year 1325 mentioned in written sources. Its structural features show that it could provide protection from an enemy when necessary.

Šonov Fortress was probably built before 1564 and demolished at the end of the 18th century. The Protestant church in Šonov was built in 1864.

The Monument to the VI Army Corps is considered the oldest monument to the 1866 War and was erected in 1868.

Other Places

For a further regional selection: Žďárky, Česká Metuje, Zábrodí, Machov, Hejtmánkovice, Šonov, Křinice, Heřmánkovice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Náchod District.