Zbečník

Zbečník
Village
Country Czech Republic
Region Hradec Králové
District Náchod
Commune Náchod
Municipality Hronov
Coordinates CZ 50°28′50″N 16°10′06″E / 50.48056°N 16.16833°E / 50.48056; 16.16833Coordinates: CZ 50°28′50″N 16°10′06″E / 50.48056°N 16.16833°E / 50.48056; 16.16833
Population 1,029 (2011)
Founded 1359
Mayor H
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST
Location in the Czech Republic
Website: http://vseprozbecnik.webnode.cz/o-nas/

Zbečník is a village in north-eastern Bohemia, Czech Republic, approximately 5 kilometers from the border with Poland. Zbečník stretches along the main road through the Zbečník stream valley and adjoins the town of Hronov, to the east. The stream flows through the village and joins the river Metuje at Hronov. To the north of the village is Maternice, a mountain that rises 567 meters above sea level.

The oldest known written evidence of Zbečník dates to the 15th century, where the (now defunct) fortress of Quicken is mentioned, located on a hill above Zbečník. As Zbečník is in a valley it experiences greater climatic extremes than nearby towns and villages. It is prone to colder winter temperatures, often dropping to -20 °C and to summer days exceeding 30 °C.

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