Jestřebí Nad Metují: Hotels and accommodations

Jestřebí is home to Peklo, a deep, enchanting valley with numerous weathering formations on rocky outcrops. Part of it was designated a nature reserve covering nearly 320 hectares in 1997, particularly to protect numerous animals and insects.

Nature and trails

The Peklo Nature Reserve protects the unregulated river valleys of the Metuje and Olešenka, as well as a varied landscape with block fields, scree slopes, and rock walls. The forests there resemble near-natural forests that have been little influenced by humans and consist primarily of beech and scree forests with fir, elm, lily, and mezereon. Peklo in Jestřebí is also designated as a site of Community importance within the Natura 2000 network.

An old stone-built path runs along the slope of Peklo and offers views of the local forests. Numerous hiking and cycling trails currently run through Peklo.

History and local character

The first written mention of Jestřebí dates back to 1459. Around 1890, approximately 35 handlooms were operated in Jestřebí. Several traditional log houses stand in the village center.

Culture and dining

Bartoňova útulna is an important architectural monument decorated with figures and other devil motifs. It also offers devil-inspired specialties. There has been a restaurant at the former Pekelec mill since 1912.

On the water

The Bražec–Peklo paddling section has a difficulty rating of WW I as far as Peklo and WW II from Peklo to Nové Město nad Metují. The second section is suitable for experienced paddlers. The route includes rapids and cascades.

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