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!
9.7 km
3:00 hours
190 m
You can easily get to the bus stop near the Křtiny municipal office from Brno, Adamov and Jedovnice. The first destination of the trip is impossible to miss. The noble Baroque Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary is justly called the “pearl of South Moravia”. It was built according to the design of Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel and there is no doubt it is one of his masterpieces. Křtiny is a well-known place of pilgrimage – the local statue of the Madonna already attracted tens of thousands of believers in the early 17th century.
Have you heard the melody of a carillon? There is a Loreto bell tower with 33 bells on the church grounds. Don’t overlook the ossuary here, where skulls decorated with mysterious paintings of laurel leaves are kept. Current tour times can be found here.
A few steps from the church is the Křtiny Castle, a restaurant and a hotel in one. The charming castle park can provide relaxation after a good meal.
Follow the red tourist marker along the Path of S. K. Neumann to the Výpustek Cave. Do not expect dripstone decoration, but rather rich and interesting history. The unique complex of large underground spaces is an archaeological site due to the skeletons of cave bears. During World War II, the cave was significantly modified by military production for Nazi Germany. In the 1960s, an underground anti-nuclear shelter and a top-secret command post, operational until 2001, were built in one of the labyrinthine corridors. The shelter has been preserved unchanged and it is part of the tour, which takes 75 minutes with a guide.
If you go to Křtiny at the weekend, extend your trip to the north along the green tourist trail. You will get to an arboretum full of rare trees and unique plants. Plan an hour to see all of it. You can take a bus back to the municipal office from the stop called Křtiny, Na Lukách Gamekeeper’s House.
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From scenic boat trips to cultural tours, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of history, gastronomy, and natural wonders.
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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.
Looking for an escape from the grey and boring city? Experience an adventure with cowboys! Head up to the Wild West Park in Boskovice and then to Šmelcovna, where more than one yellow rose of Texas grow.
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.
Set out to see carpets which you must not walk on, and a mill which longs to be inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The hillsides in Rakovec will captivate you with an abundance of white snowflake blooms in spring, with decorative rock gardens on conglomerate rocks in summer, and with a colourful play of leaves in autumn. You will find this a thrilling journey!
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.
Are you looking forward to summer? To start pedalling and whizz through the landscape, swim in clean water and walk along a chateau promenade? Such a varied range of options is available at the Křetínka Reservoir.
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