Peklo – Romantic Valley at the Confluence of the Metuje and Olešenka Rivers
Peklo – romantické údolí při soutoku řeky Metuje a Olešenky
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Explore Peklo, a scenic valley and nature reserve renowned for its hiking and cycling trails, and the unique Bartoňova útulna restaurant designed by Dušan Jurkovič.

📜 A romantic valley at the confluence of Metuje and Olešenka rivers, a popular excursion destination.
🏞️ Home to the unique Bartoňova útulna restaurant and the 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, originally Pekelec mill, rebuilt in folk Art Nouveau style by Dušan Jurkovič for Josef Bartoň.
😈 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.
🚶‍♀️ Discover diverse hiking trails, including the Jiráskova stezka leading to Frymburk castle ruins, and a path along Metuje to Nové Město nad Metují (5km).
🌿 Experience the Peklo Nature Reserve, protecting rare plant and animal species in its cool, enclosed valley.
📚 Learn about famous visitors like Alois Jirásek, who was inspired to write "V Pekle" here, and spot the "Ženichův hrob" stone.

Cost

💰 Free admission to the valley.

Suggested Time

⏱️ Plan for approximately 2 hours to explore the area.

Managed By

🤝 Operated by Městské informační centrum Nové Město nad Metují.

Practical Information

📍 Located between Nové Město nad Metují and Náchod, serving as a crossroads for several hiking and cycling trails.
🏨 Bartoňova útulna also offers lodging.