Hlavňov: Hotels and Accommodation

Hlavňov lies directly below the Broumov Walls and is considered an important starting point for trips in the Broumovsko region.

Nature

The Broumov Walls have been a national nature reserve since 1956. Near Hlavňov are Supí Hnízdo Hill, Ostaš Hill, Špičák Hill and Velká kupa Hill.

Marked red or blue hiking trails to Hvězda can begin in Hlavňov; the difference in elevation is approximately 300 metres.

History and Culture

There was once a residential house in the locality of Žitavec, where Jiří–Vostrý Žitavec lived until 1729; he is known from Jirásek’s novel “Temno”. Chata Hvězda was built in 1855 and served as an inn and forester’s lodge.

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows on Hvězda was designed by Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer in 1732–1733. On a tourist route to the Broumov Rocks, Hospůdka Na hrázi is located between two ponds. It has a sunny terrace overlooking the pond.

In the vicinity of Hlavňov lies Ścinawka Górna Castle – Renesansowy dwór. In the wider region around Hlavňov are Zamek Rogowiec Castle, Grodno Zagórze śl Castle – Zamek muzeum and the Muchołapka monument.

Getting Around

In June 2026, construction began at the Hvězda car park on a visitor shelter with toilets for visitors to the Broumov Walls, particularly the Hvězda area, on plots of land in the cadastral area of Hlavňov.

The Vyhlídková cesta cycling route follows the red-marked cycle path No. 4000 from Police nad Metují via Suchý Důl and Hlavňov to Honské sedlo (Pasa).

Other Places

Further places to explore include Weckelsdorf, Horní Radechová, Studnice U Náchoda, Hynčice, Vernerovice, Křinice, Jetřichov and Hronov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Náchod District.