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!
13.8 km
4:30 hours
342 m
The Račice chateau in Empire style at the foot of the Drahanská Vrchovina (Drahanská Highlands) will serve as the beginning of our journey. When it is open, it offers not only accommodation but also nice views. Follow the red tourist marker to the signpost called Pod Černovem, from where the Rakovecké Údolí (Rakovec Valley) nature trail will guide you through the valley. You will see bunches of snowflakes (in spring), rock gardens on conglomerate rock abundant with colours, a spring called Pavlína with refreshing water, and a rock called Beran (Ram).
The blue tourist marker will lead you from the Rakovecké Údolí signpost to Ruprechtov. This charming little village, which is worth your attention, boasts something unique in Europe. The local wind mill of the Dutch type is provided with a unique Halladay turbine and it has justly been proposed for recognition in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can visit the mill from October to April and you can even spend your holiday in it from May to September. So what do you think? Do you find spending a night in a mill an intriguing prospect?
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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!
Why spend money on plane tickets when the Czechs have their own “sea” in the Moravian basin? Clean water, a sandy beach, and a beach bar…
The picturesque surroundings of the Dyje River and Louka Monastery, smooth terrain, fun for both children and adults. Enjoy a laid-back afternoon in Znojmo!
Where do painters get inspiration for dreamy paintings of nature? The Krumlov–Rokytná trail invites you to be embraced by its picturesque arms.
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.
Test your level of physical fitness in the Gránické Údolí (Gránické Valley). The rewards are right here: views and proper beer from the municipal brewery!
Coming here just for an afternoon outing would be like trying to travel North America in a week. The Hodonín region is a perfect destination for a whole weekend, whether you are a couple in love or a large family.
A long and tranquil ride through lush greenery, oil deposits and parrots on top of that. You can experience such a mixture only in the Slovácko region!
A little tasting of the Tišnov Beer Trail or a relaxing bike ride not only for beer lovers!
Scenic views, gemstones, the romantic valley of a trout river, churches, the Porta Coeli Convent and the Pernštejn Castle. And small breweries along the way, which will quench your thirst.
For families with children, beginners and for experienced boatmen looking for calm and safe waters, the Dyje River has something to offer to everybody.
The Croats share the Adriatic Sea with the Italians but the Czechs have the Moravian Adriatic solely to themselves. Visit the Vranov Reservoir and you will understand why it has earned this nickname. Plus you will find the lovely surroundings of the Podyjí National Park.
