Staré Jesenčany – Culture and Cycling Routes

• Staré Jesenčany railway station is served by line 238 between Pardubice and Havlíčkův Brod.
• There is no ticket office at the station; tickets are sold on the train.
• The single-storey brick bell tower was built in 1890 and designated a cultural monument of local significance in 2013.
• The Boží muka wayside cross, made of polished granite, was consecrated in 1935 and stands in the village centre.
• Cycling route 4178 runs through the planning area of Staré Jesenčany. A cycle path leads from Staré Jesenčany to K Dolíčku Street in Pardubice.

The railway station is a clear landmark for travellers who want to reach Staré Jesenčany on line 238. The connection runs between Pardubice and Havlíčkův Brod and can therefore be incorporated into a travel plan involving both cities. Important for practical preparation: tickets are not sold at the station itself. You buy your ticket on the train.

Anyone travelling without their own car should take the ticket purchase directly during the journey into account and tailor their daily planning to their destinations. For a trip by bicycle, it is then worth looking at the cycling connections mentioned above.

The bell tower is a prominent historical landmark of Staré Jesenčany. The brick, single-storey structure was built in 1890. It was later designated a cultural monument of local significance in 2013. This means that both the building’s history and the bell tower’s heritage classification are central to your travel planning.

The village centre also includes the Boží muka wayside cross. It stands there made of polished granite and was consecrated in 1935. The war memorial next to the municipal office is also located in the village centre. West of Staré Jesenčany lies a niche chapel. It can be reached via a forest path that joins the road leading from the village green with its inn.

These places particularly appeal to travellers who, during their stay, want to take into account not only their accommodation but also the historical character of their destination. You can include the individual cultural points in your planning independently of one another, without having to derive a specific sightseeing route from them.

Two different details are relevant for cycling travellers. Cycling route 4178 runs through the planning area of Staré Jesenčany. In addition, the cycle path from Staré Jesenčany to Pardubice leads as far as K Dolíčku Street in Pardubice. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you would prefer to focus your days on route 4178 in the planning area or on the connection towards Pardubice.

When planning your trip, you can assess the two cycling options according to your interests. Above all, consider which destinations you actually want to connect and how much room should remain for cycling alongside the cultural points of interest.

A traditional witch-burning festival has been announced in Staré Jesenčany for 2026. The announcement expressly refers to the year 2026. If this festival is relevant to your trip, you should include the year-specific reference in your planning and weigh the travel decision against your other interests in culture, rail travel and cycling.

When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Staré Jesenčany, you can weigh your preferred form of arrival against the focus of your days. The key question is whether travelling on line 238 matters to you or whether you want to base your plans more strongly on the cycling connections mentioned. The cultural points of interest in the village complement this focus.

If you would like to compare additional destinations for your trip planning, you can also find Sovolusky, Rohoznice, Chvaletice, Libišany, Dašice, Kasalice, Křičeň and Rybitví.

Which line serves Staré Jesenčany railway station?

The station is served by line 238 between Pardubice and Havlíčkův Brod.

Where do you buy the ticket?

There is no ticket office at the station. Tickets are sold on the train.

When was the bell tower built?

The single-storey brick bell tower was built in 1890. In 2013, it was designated a cultural monument of local significance.

Where is the Boží muka wayside cross located?

The polished-granite wayside cross stands in the village centre of Staré Jesenčany and was consecrated in 1935.

Which cycling connections are mentioned?

Cycling route 4178 runs through the planning area of Staré Jesenčany. In addition, a cycle path leads from Staré Jesenčany to K Dolíčku Street in Pardubice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Pardubice District.