Tourism
Pardubice and Surroundings – Walking Trips
Thanks to its flat landscape, Pardubice is an ideal destination for easy walks and hiking. The historic city centre offers several educational trails, while the surrounding countryside invites visitors to explore nature along the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers or take a trip to Kunětická hora Castle.
The region is perfect for relaxed walks and short excursions for individuals, couples and families with children.
Educational Trails in Pardubice
Vilém of Pernštejn Trail
This trail leads through the most interesting places in the historic centre of Pardubice. Information panels at each stop introduce the history of the city. Guided tours are occasionally available during the summer season.
The trail is also available in the SmartGuide mobile app.
In the Footsteps of Silver A
This educational trail tells the story of the Silver A resistance group during World War II. It leads visitors to important historical sites connected with the events of the Heydrichiad, including the Zámeček Memorial and the Larisch Villa.
The trail is divided into two circuits.
Nature Trails Around Pardubice
Several smaller nature trails can also be found in the area. The Srch Nature Trail introduces the surrounding landscape and is especially suitable for families with children.
Nearby is the Baroch Nature Reserve, an important birdwatching site where visitors may also see wild horses or buffalo grazing.
Another short educational trail focuses on the life of bees.
Walks in the Surrounding Countryside
Lázně Bohdaneč
A pleasant destination for walks is the spa town of Lázně Bohdaneč. The Gočár Trail introduces the work of the famous Czech architect Josef Gočár and leads through the town’s main architectural landmarks.
Nature lovers can explore the trails around the Bohdaneč ponds, including the Pernštejn Ponds Trail and the Bohdanečský Pond Trail.
Popular Trip Destinations
Rivers Elbe and Chrudimka
The city lies at the confluence of the Elbe and Chrudimka rivers, whose natural riverbanks offer peaceful walking routes close to the city centre.
Nemošice Hillside
The Nemošická stráň nature monument lies on the southeastern edge of Pardubice. It is especially beautiful in spring when wild garlic blooms across the hillside.
Kunětická hora Castle
One of the most popular trips from Pardubice is the walk to Kunětická hora Castle, located about 7 km from the city centre. Several marked hiking trails lead to the castle, and the hill offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Nearby you will also find the Gingerbread Cottage, a fairy-tale themed museum and attraction for children.
Baroch Nature Reserve
Located near the villages of Srch and Hrobice, Baroch is an important ornithological site with a rich variety of plants and animals. Visitors may also see grazing buffalo and wild horses.
Kladruby nad Labem
A longer walk leads from Přelouč to Kladruby nad Labem, home to the National Stud Farm, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stud farm preserves the historic breed of Old Kladruber horses.
