Cycling
Seč reservoir
The Seč reservoir is one of the most beautiful and popular places in the Iron Mountains. The Seč dam reservoir is the biggest body of water and probably the most well-known recreation area in the Pardubice region. The Seč reservoir protects against flooding and supplies energy.
More...Podhůra Cycling Park
The trails of the Podhůra Cycling Park are intended for mountain bikes and have been built following a special design that offers the best possible riding experience while ensuring maximum safety and friendliness to the environment.
More...Toulovcovy maštale
Toulovcovy maštale is a unique group of rock formations, deep canyon valleys, rock towns, caves and solitary rocks named after what they reminded people of. Weaving through the entire area is a dense network of marked footpaths, on which walkers can refresh themselves at the many springs.
More...Ležáky national cultural monument
During the Second World War the former stonemason settlement of Ležáky served as a refuge for the parachutists of the SILVER A group with the Libuše radio station broadcast from London. The hamlet met its fate on 24th June 1942, when Ležáky was invaded by the German Nazis. All the inhabitants except for two children were murdered; the village was burnt down and razed to the ground.
More...Devět skal (Nine Rocks) hill
Devět skal (836 m) is the highest peak of the Žďárské vrchy hills and the second highest peak in the whole of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Its name is derived from the rock labyrinth, consisting of three long ridges with nine towers and three smaller towers. There are several routes leading to Devět skal – the red markers from Cikháje, the blue markers from the village of Křižánky and the yellow footpath markers from the little town of Svratka. Climbing is possible on these rocks.
More...Čtyři palice (Four Thumbs) rock formation
Čtyři palice nature reserve is part of the Žďárské vrchy hills Protected Landscape Area and lies to the east of the village of Křižánky. The nature reserve consists of gneiss rock formation reminiscent of four thumbs, formed by the frost weathering of the rocks. The blue, yellow and green footpath markers lead to the nature reserve. Climbers also use the rocks here as training walls.
More...ACTIVITIES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA
Discover the beauty of Vysočina
Visit the Hlinsko ski resort and enjoy a fun-packed day. 450-metre downhill slope, 3 ski lifts, equipment hire and ski school.
Vysočina is situated right in the heart of the Czech Republic, on the border between Bohemia and Moravia. It offers lots of hiking routes for walkers.
The area around Hlinsko offers lots of cycling routes and trails, taking you to the most beautiful and quietest parts of Vysočina.
The Hlinsko region has numerous cultural sights, popular family attractions and natural places of interest. There’s something for everyone.