Libel: Orchards, Pond and Local History

Libel lies in the foothills of the Orlické hory and brings together several clearly distinct themes: an educational trail through orchards, Rybník Dubenec pond and religious monuments. The Ovocná stezka ends in the village and explores work in orchards through nine information panels covering the four seasons. Fishing competitions are regularly held at the pond; the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, created in 1813, adds a historical note. Outdoor activities, local history and community events are thus reflected in different ways.

Ovocná stezka through the orchards

The Ovocná stezka is an educational trail just under six kilometres long, running from Rychnovská Lhotka through Synkov-Slemeno to Libel. Along the route, nine information panels describe work in the orchards during the four seasons. The seasons structure the focus on fruit growing: the theme is not just a single task, but the work carried out throughout the year. This gives the route a clear subject matter as well as a defined course.

You can experience the Ovocná stezka on foot or by bicycle; there are rest areas and viewing pavilions along the way. If you are looking for an active excursion in Libel, you can choose between these two ways of getting around, with fruit growing as the shared theme.

Rybník Dubenec and local events

Rybník Dubenec pond is located within the territory of Libel and regularly hosts fishing competitions. On the dates listed for these competitions in 2026, the pond was closed to the public. If you are including Rybník Dubenec in your excursion plans, check the competition dates for the year of your trip. A football tournament is also among the local community events.

Religious monuments and local history

At the southern edge of Libel, a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk stands beside the former road to Častolovice. It was made in 1813 at the expense of Vojtěch Mikys. Its precise location and date provide a specific historical reference point. Libel is home to three smaller religious monuments of local significance.

A report from 2012 describes the regular Easter egg painting held in Libel on the Saturday before Easter. The Easter date gives this tradition a different character from the permanent statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, which dates from 1813.

The differences are useful when choosing what to include in your itinerary: the Ovocná stezka combines physical activity with fruit growing, the statue anchors religious history to a specific place and year, and the fishing competitions offer a connection to local events. You can decide whether your trip should focus on a route, a point of cultural and historical interest, or local events. The pond requires you to plan around the dates, while the route can be experienced either on foot or by bicycle.

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