Peklo – Romantic Valley at the Confluence of the Metuje and Olešenka Rivers
Peklo – romantické údolí při soutoku řeky Metuje a Olešenky
Restaurant
Peklo is a scenic valley and nature reserve between Náchod and Nové Město nad Metují, popular for hiking and cycling. It features the unique Bartoňova útulna, a restaurant designed by architect Dušan Jurkovič.

📜 Romantic valley at the confluence of Metuje and Olešenka rivers, popular excursion destination.
🏞️ Home to Bartoňova útulna restaurant and Peklo Nature Reserve.

Why Go

🌲 Explore a scenic valley ideal for hiking and cycling, with an excursion path built in 1923.
🍽️ Visit the stylish Bartoňova útulna restaurant, rebuilt in folk Art Nouveau style by Dušan Jurkovič.
😈 Indulge in "hellish" specialties like Lucifer's Cauldron and Hell's Pan, and find local honey and mead.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy the children's corner with a sandpit, slides, and swings, making it family-friendly.
🌿 Experience the Peklo Nature Reserve, protecting rare plant and animal species.
📚 Learn about famous visitors like Alois Jirásek, who was inspired to write "V Pekle" here.

Tips

⏱️ Plan for approximately 2 hours to explore the area.
🚶‍♀️ Combine your visit with a romantic walk along the Metuje river.

Cost

💰 Free admission to the valley.