📜 Unique hornbeam labyrinth with historical significance in Brandýs nad Orlicí, designed by David Růžička in 2003.
🔍 Commemorates Jan Amos Komenský's stay in the early 17th century and inspired by his work 'Labyrinth of the World and Paradise of the Heart'.
🌳 Explore a unique hornbeam labyrinth designed with alleys forming meridians and parallels, leading to a "paradise of the heart" object in its center.
📚 Learn about Jan Amos Komenský's history and his philosophical work.
👨👩👧👦 Ideal for school trips and family outings, offering clever and witty entertainment.
🌙 Experience special events like night wandering and the multi-genre 'Brandýské Mámení' festival in early September.
🚴♀️ Connect your visit with a ride on the Ústí nad Orlicí – Choceň cycling path.
♿ Wheelchair accessible, making it inclusive for all visitors.
⚠️ Closed weekdays for individual visitors in May, June, and September.
⏰ Daily lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00.
🗓️ May 1st - June 30th: Saturdays & Sundays, 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:00.
🗓️ July 1st - August 31st: Daily, 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 18:00.
🗓️ September 1st - September 30th: Saturdays & Sundays, 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 17:00.
🏫 Group visits (schools/kindergartens) possible weekdays in May, June, September (book at least three days in advance).
💰 Standard price: 50 CZK.
💸 Reduced price: 30 CZK (for children 4-18 years, students, seniors, military, and ZTP card holders).
💖 Proceeds support labyrinth operation and events by Spolek Brandýs ve světě.
🤝 Operator: Spolek Brandýs ve světě.
📍 Address: Žerotínova 48, 561 12 Brandýs nad Orlicí.
The labyrinth forms a 35 x 35 meter square, with walls of precisely planted hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) that are 0.8 meters wide and 2 meters high. Paths inside are made of fine stone gravel, and entrances are 0.5-1 meter wide.
Explore the nearby Čertova rokle (Devil's Gorge), a popular excursion spot with a nature trail and the legendary Devil's Footbridge.