Hanka's journey to Lánov
Take the pleasant route with a constant view of the mountain panorama along Hančinou stezka (Hančinou's Trail) between meadows and copses to Horní Lánov. In the second part, you will find several entertaining stops along the nature trail, a restaurant where you can enjoy a well-deserved refreshment, and you can shorten your journey back to Vrchlabí by taking a bus from Lánov.
You can join the trail behind the bus station in Vrchlabí, turn from Lánovská Street onto Jos. Suka Street, and then follow the blue-marked cycle route number 4301. This will take you all the way to Lánov to the cowshed, behind which you will find refreshments at the Bílý Hořec Restaurant.
Hanka's journey
The route, which branches off from the hustle and bustle of the town just behind the bus station, winds its way through meadows and pastures. It undulates gently without any major hills, but offers wonderful views of the countryside, especially the Krkonoše Mountains and, in particular, Černá hora and Liščí hora. The locals named it after Vrchlabí native Hana Jüptnerová, a teacher and dissident, signatory of Charter 77. Once you walk the trail, you will understand why the people of Vrchlabí love it so much.
Horní Lánov Nature Trail
You can also learn about the world of animals and plants and have fun with your children on the new nature trail in Horní Lánov and at its many entertaining stops. You can shelter from the rain in a covered gazebo and roast sausages on the fire pit, but you'll have to bring your own.
Lánov
The first mention of Lánov dates back to 1355, but even at that time, Lánov was a village with many cottages located mainly along the Malé Labe river. The main livelihood of the locals was mainly cattle breeding and farming, domestic textile production, limestone mining and processing, which has been preserved to this day. On the outskirts of Lánov, you will find a sports airport for gliders and sailplanes, which has been in operation since 1933.
Lánov-Vrchlabí cycle path
On the way back, if you are on bikes, you can take the 3 km long cycle path that connects the village of Lánov with the town of Vrchlabí. It runs along the main road, but is also safe for mothers with prams and pedestrians.
