Olešnice: Hotels and accommodations

A hilly forest with sandstone rocks is located in the northern part of the Olešnice municipal area. A yellow-marked hiking trail runs from Všeň in the direction of Valdštejn through the north of Olešnice and passes the ruins of Chlum-Kozlov. The ruins of Chlum-Kozlov can be reached on foot from Všeň or from Valdštejn Castle via the yellow-marked hiking trail.

Landscape and trails

Cycle route 4012 runs along the Pohoří ridge from Všeň to Kacanovy. The blue-marked cycle route 4009 passes Kacanovy along the southern edge of Olešnice and runs via Mlýnice and Žehrov. The Vústra nature reserve is freely accessible; a marked hiking trail runs near its western boundary.

Culture and history

Olešnice is home to the Baroque statue of Our Lady of Bozkov, which is considered an important cultural monument. Half-timbered house No. 16 is an example of the folk architecture of the Pojizeří region, with a carved four-tiered gable finial.

Kozlov Castle, also known as Chlum, was built either at the end of the 13th century or at the beginning of the 14th century and was first documented in 1362. Chlum Castle (Kozlov), in the cadastral area of Olešnice, is located in an area with archaeological finds. The Valdštejn Church is located in the immediate vicinity of Olešnice.

Surroundings

Mount Střelečská hůra is located in the vicinity of Olešnice. The hill of Doubrava [Olešnice u Turnova] is located in the immediate vicinity of Olešnice. Mount Přivýšina is located in the wider regional surroundings of Olešnice. The hill of Vyhlídka na Bezděz [Olešnice u Turnova] is also located in the immediate vicinity of Olešnice.

Getting there

A bus connection is available on the Turnov–Vyskeř route; during the tourism season, tourist bike buses also run to Olešnice.

Other places

Other local pages: Morcinov, Vichova Nad Jizerou, Chuchelna, Mrklov, Holenice, Horni Branna, Kacanovy, Jestrabi V Krkonosich.

To the higher-level travel overview: Semily District.