Hrádek: Holiday Apartments and Homes

At the foot of the Orlické Mountains lies Hrádek, naturally nestled in the surrounding landscape. The steep, hilly terrain and surrounding mixed forests provide a habitat for wildlife. The Štěpánka spring emerges from the ground in the green areas around Hrádek.

Nature and Trails

The Hrádecké Valley lies below Hrádek and is part of the Orlice Nature Park. The section of the valley near Hrádek is crossed by a blue-marked hiking trail.

Husí Krk is a local biocorridor along the Řetovka stream. A walk of approximately 5 km runs through the area and takes around 2 hours. In the left part of the Husí Krk valley lies Babí skála, a marlstone rock face.

Štěpánka is a pleasant resting place at the edge of the forest near Hrádek; a three-metre descent leads there from a blue-marked trail. A monumental lime tree stands on the notional small village square of Hrádek.

Partyzánská Cave is a passage of pseudokarst origin, approximately 9 m long and easily accessible. It was formed by the weathering of marlstone in nearly vertical fissures. After ascending Andrlův chlum, the hiking route continues comfortably over gently rolling terrain.

History

Hrádek has been documented in writing since 29 August 1432. The present-day village of Hrádek was founded in 1691 by Jan Bedřich Trautmansdorf.

A written record from 1544 survives for the Hrádek mill, Kubasův mlýn. In February 1945, a death march with approximately 3,000 prisoners passed through Hrádek.

More Locality Pages

More locality pages: Ostrov, Řetová, Klásterec Nad Orlicí, Oucmanice, Sruby, Velká Skrovnice, Dolní Morava, Nové Hrady U Skutče.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ústí nad Orlicí District.