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5 accessible caves, kilometres of hiking and cycling trails, chateaux and churches, wonderful countryside and much more: this is the Moravian Karst. Below are listed some of the must-see places that can make up a nice all-day trip starting at the observation tower in Veselice. If you travel by car, stop in front of the local community centre building and follow the hiking trail that will take you to the observation tower (approx. 10 minutes walk) and on.
Blansek: ruins of a castle built in the 13th century. Follow a blue trail blaze from the observation tower, turn left for a green trail blaze in Obůrka village and head for Nové Dvory. The ruins are located 1.5 km off Nové Dvory (do enjoy a walk in the magnificent lime alley and the forest!).
Pustý žleb: a deep, mystical valley below Blansek castle. It connects Sloup with the most visited caves in the Moravian Karst.
Punkevní jeskyně (Punkva Caves) - to get there, just follow a blue trail blaze from the valley. However, it is highly recommended to book the visit in advance by telephone (+420 516 413 575). Alternatively, you can visit Kateřinská jeskyně (Catherine´s Cave) located some 2 km from Punkva Caves, near Skalní mlýn (tourist information centre with a restaurant).
Macocha: a 139 m deep abyss breathtaking from both top and bottom. The top can be reached from the Punkva Caves by cable car or on foot (up a blue and red trail blaze).
Sloup: a small town well-known for its caves (Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně / Sloup-Šošůvka Caves - no ticket reservation needed) and it pilgrimage church of Virgin Mary of Seven Sorrows build in the 18th century. If you follow a blue trail blaze, you will get back to Veselice.
The trip from Veselice and back is suitable for all hikers and even families with children. The way goes mostly through forests and a lovely countryside of the Moravian Karst.
Blansko: may be your starting point for the whole Moravian Karst. Blansko Chateau hosts a museum with a number of expositions (e.g. cast-iron production). If you make for Veselice on foot or by bike (the blue trail blaze), you can stop by at the popular "U Jiřího" restaurant in Obůrka.
...And more:
- chateau in Rájec-Jestřebí, Boskovice town (castle ruins, chateau and WILD WEST CITY holiday resort), chateau in Lysice, brewery in Černá Hora (guided tours) - all north-west of Veselice.
- Balcarka Cave in Ostrov u Macochy, Rudice village (windmill with a karst research exposition), Jedovnice town (pond suitable for bathing, campsite), chapel in Šošůvka - all north-east of Veselice.
Blansek: ruins of a castle built in the 13th century. Follow a blue trail blaze from the observation tower, turn left for a green trail blaze in Obůrka village and head for Nové Dvory. The ruins are located 1.5 km off Nové Dvory (do enjoy a walk in the magnificent lime alley and the forest!).
Pustý žleb: a deep, mystical valley below Blansek castle. It connects Sloup with the most visited caves in the Moravian Karst.
Punkevní jeskyně (Punkva Caves) - to get there, just follow a blue trail blaze from the valley. However, it is highly recommended to book the visit in advance by telephone (+420 516 413 575). Alternatively, you can visit Kateřinská jeskyně (Catherine´s Cave) located some 2 km from Punkva Caves, near Skalní mlýn (tourist information centre with a restaurant).
Macocha: a 139 m deep abyss breathtaking from both top and bottom. The top can be reached from the Punkva Caves by cable car or on foot (up a blue and red trail blaze).
Sloup: a small town well-known for its caves (Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně / Sloup-Šošůvka Caves - no ticket reservation needed) and it pilgrimage church of Virgin Mary of Seven Sorrows build in the 18th century. If you follow a blue trail blaze, you will get back to Veselice.
The trip from Veselice and back is suitable for all hikers and even families with children. The way goes mostly through forests and a lovely countryside of the Moravian Karst.
Blansko: may be your starting point for the whole Moravian Karst. Blansko Chateau hosts a museum with a number of expositions (e.g. cast-iron production). If you make for Veselice on foot or by bike (the blue trail blaze), you can stop by at the popular "U Jiřího" restaurant in Obůrka.
...And more:
- chateau in Rájec-Jestřebí, Boskovice town (castle ruins, chateau and WILD WEST CITY holiday resort), chateau in Lysice, brewery in Černá Hora (guided tours) - all north-west of Veselice.
- Balcarka Cave in Ostrov u Macochy, Rudice village (windmill with a karst research exposition), Jedovnice town (pond suitable for bathing, campsite), chapel in Šošůvka - all north-east of Veselice.