Leština: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The cadastral area of Leština belongs to the Maštale Nature Reserve. The Maštale Nature Reserve covers 1,083.6 hectares.

Nature and landscape

Among the most significant geomorphological features of the Maštale Nature Reserve are the so-called Budislavské skály. These are a system of rocky valleys that have cut up to 60 metres deep in places into sandstone and the underlying crystalline rocks.

In the immediate vicinity of Leština are Na Chlumku [Leština] and Horní role [Leština], both recorded as hills. Jarošov, recorded as a mountain, is also located in the vicinity of Leština. In the wider regional surroundings of Leština lies Řetová, recorded as a mountain. The Maštalská Trail runs through Leština.

Culture and history

The reconstructed bell tower of Leština stands in the village square and is one of the municipality's listed buildings. In Doubravice, the Chapel of the Holy Trinity dates from 1900.

Customs and events

The volunteer fire brigade SDH Podhořany maintains a long-standing tradition of erecting the maypole, which is associated with the burning of witches. SDH Doubravice organises the erection and felling of the maypole as a local cultural event.

The procession “O velikonočního zajíčka” takes place annually in the municipality of Leština. A lantern procession also takes place annually in Leština.

Other places

Bystřec, Bošín, Jamne Nad Orlici, Lukavice, Horní Hermanice V Cechách, Cotkytle, Krasíkov, Dolní Dobrouč

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Ústí Nad Orlicí.