Synkov-Slemeno: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the cadastral area of Slemeno lies the Bratrská borovice, a memorial site associated with gatherings of the Bohemian Brethren. According to local tradition, Jan Amos Comenius said farewell there before going into exile. Today, only a fragment of an old pine tree remains; according to local tradition, it is said to have been up to five centuries old.

Culture

The Chapel of St. Joseph in Slemeno was consecrated in 1885 and is designated as a building of architectural value. The Synkov railway halt was established in 1919, and the Slemeno railway halt in 1936.

Trails

The Orchard Trail runs from Rychnovská Lhotka via Synkov-Slemeno to Libel and is almost 6 km long. Along the route are nine information panels providing information about work in the orchards during the four seasons.

Landscape

In the immediate vicinity of Synkov-Slemeno are Strýc Mountain and the hills of Kamenec [Kostelec nad Orlicí-Kostelecká Lhota] and (Šíchovec) [Kostelec nad Orlicí]. In the wider regional surroundings of Synkov-Slemeno lies Velká Suchá Mountain.

Other places at the same regional level include Záměl, Rybná Nad Zdobnicí, Uhřínovice, Nová Ves U Albrechtic, Val U Dobrušky, Bystré, Očelice and Kvasiny.

For the higher-level travel overview: Rychnov Nad Kněžnou District.