Křinice: Hotels and accommodation

Křinice is located in the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area, directly below the Broumovské stěny. The Broumovské stěny, designated as a national nature reserve, are situated in the surroundings of Křinice. The Křinické rybníčky are a protected area; storks, herons and swans, among others, breed there.

Trails and routes

A red-marked hiking trail runs through Křinice, taking you from Broumov to Hvězda. The “Proč chodit daleko?” educational trail has 19 stops focusing on everyday history, small sacred structures in the surrounding area and local nature. It follows a circular route around Křinice and ends at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows below Hvězda.

The blue-marked “Vyhlídková cesta” cycling route runs at the foot of the Broumovské stěny at the upper end of Křinice. The Hvězdecká cesta “Aloise Jiráska” leads from Broumov via Křinice to Hvězda. The “Cesta Rájem aneb přes Ameriku do Broumova” route also leads to the upper end of Křinice.

Culture and history

Křinice’s village heritage reserve preserves brick farmsteads of the Broumov type dating from the late 18th century and the first half of the 19th century. Křinice was founded in 1255 as part of a monastic estate.

The Chapel of St. Hubertus, dating from 1786, is located in Křinice. The village also has a Stations of the Cross dating from the second half of the 19th century.

Events

The Křinická pouť combines a spiritual programme with secular festivities. The Dožínky harvest festival is scheduled for Křinice on 5 September 2026. The programme of the Křinické dožínky includes a harvest procession, a craft market and a historical fencing demonstration.

Other places: Nové Mesto Nad Metují, Červená Hora, Dolní Radechová, Velká Jesenice, Kramolna, Slavoňov, Bohuslavice Nad Metují, Heřmánkovice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Náchod District.