This region is full of legends and deep forests. This is where the famous Czech poet Karel Hynek Mácha drew inspiration for his verse! Follow in his footsteps, be inspired and take in a deep breath of good, fresh air. Magical forest paths already await you.
11.8 km
4:00 hours
278 m
From the train stop in Adamov, the yellow hiking trail of the Nový Hrad (New Castle) circuit leads to a majestic memorial to this famous Czech poet. Before you read some extracts from his works and funny inscriptions in the peak book, you will have ascended two hundred vertical metres over less than five kilometres. However, the view from the monument is really worth taking the effort. You will be able to see as far as Pálava!
Continue along the red hiking trail to the signpost and monument called Hradská Lesní Silnice (Castle Forest Road) and then to the right, where you will join bike trail No. 5119. Another three hundred metres and you will come to the yellow tourist trail, which will lead you to Josefov. The slight descent ends near the spring of Jedovnický Potok (Jedovnický Stream). Then you will be guided by the blue tourist trail – the valley of the Křtiny stream hides many treasures. They include the Jáchymka Cave which is freely accessible to the public. Here ice dwarfs are formed in winter. You will go past Švýcárna, run by an ecological leisure centre. And there is a forest bar! Enjoy here some delicacies and do not hesitate to contribute to the operation of the bar. Energy levels replenished? Head towards Stará Huť (Old Smeltery), a national cultural heritage site. The route along the meandering river will take you to Adamov.
Can you manage one more view? If it is open, we can recommend the Alexander’s Lookout Tower, which you can easily reach by following the green hiking trail from the square. Drahanská Highland and Pálava will open up in front of you and if the visibility is excellent, you can even see as far as the Alps. Head up to the sky!
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Where should you take the kids to see nature and learn something new? Try this undemanding route with Hugo the Salamander on foot, by bike, by kickbike or with a pram.
A walking trip to the incredible views of the “Moravian Tuscany”, impressive folk costumes, and on top of that, wine like honey. Are you still unsure about whether to go?
A miraculous statuette of the Madonna, an admirable work of J. B. Santini and an anti-nuclear bunker – head for Křtiny for many different experiences!
Visit the easternmost part of South Moravia, the region where traditions are still alive. The folk heritage is cherished here and its beauty is passed on to children so that it does not cease to exist and so that you, too, could be enchanted by it.
Every degree is one kilometre. The surroundings of Bítov are fresh and brilliant, as if good beer sparkles on your tongue. It is up to you whether you will come on foot or by bike and get the cold beer as a reward.
Set out for beautiful floodplain forests and the largest enclosure in the Czech Republic to explore the life of the ancient Slavs. You will get a perfect rest from the hustle and bustle of the city and from smog.
Remember from school how Neanderthal man hunted mammoths? Do you know what wine from Baroque cellars tastes like? Raise your expertise in Pálava!
Planning a trip to Macocha? Well, sure, it is the most famous Czech cave, but you should know that the Balcarka Cave in Ostrov u Macochy is the most beautiful cave in the whole Moravian Karst. The maze under the Balcar Rock stands out for its extremely rich and colourful dripstone decoration.
Do you like riding a bike through the forest? The soft track rolls by under your tyres and you can only hear your own breathing in the green silence. The single trails in the Doubrava (Oakwood) forest are already waiting for you.
A unique natural zoo, a trip to see thermophilic oakwood ideal for hikers, inline skaters and cyclists. And you will walk across the centre of a pond!
What is a Philomachus pugnax or a ruff? Become a birdwatcher for a while and admire nature’s abundance of bird species! Near the ponds in Hodnín and Mutěnice, unique symphonies can be heard every day.
Where do painters get inspiration for dreamy paintings of nature? The Krumlov–Rokytná trail invites you to be embraced by its picturesque arms.
