Žďárské Peaks

Žďárské Peaks

A part of the protected landscape area Žďárské Peaks is also found in the territory. Set off for a hiking tour of the hilly landscape in one of the most beautiful natural areas of the Czech Republic. Meadows, forests, ponds, rocks, and plenty of exquisite views of the landscape…you can see all of this if you visit the western tip of the Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands.

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Lukás's Lime Tree in Telecí
Lukás's Lime Tree in Telecí
Lukás's Lime Tree in Telecí

One of the oldest lime trees in Czechia, which is the subject of many legends, can be found in the village of Telecí close to the town of Polička. In Telecí you can also see picturesque cottages and other valuable buildings of traditional folk architecture.

The birthplace of Bohuslav Martinu in Polička
The birthplace of Bohuslav Martinu in Polička
The birthplace of Bohuslav Martinu in Polička

A small room high in the tower of the Church of St. Jakuba witnessed the birth of a musical genius. Climb to the top of the tower, see the city from a bird's eye view and get to know the place where Martinů spent his childhood.

Town walls in Polička
Town walls in Polička
Town walls in Polička

Take a walk along the massive medieval walls that still guard the centre of the royal dowry town of Polička. More than 1,200 metres long Gothic fortification with 19 towers is unique in the whole of Central Europe.

Municipal Museum in Polička
Municipal Museum in Polička
Municipal Museum in Polička

Terezka Lookout Tower
Terezka Lookout Tower
Terezka Lookout Tower

The tallest of the three lookout towers in the Toulovcovy maštale area rises above Paseky near Proseč. Its name commemorates the writer Teréza Nováková, who was inspired by the surrounding landscape in her work.

Toulovcovy maštale
Toulovcovy maštale
Toulovcovy maštale

Go on an adventure to sandstone rock towns, ravines and canyons, which in ancient times served as a refuge for the robber knight Wanderers from Třemošná. Today, the area is a paradise for fans of hiking and light adrenaline cycling.

Nové Hrady Chateau
Nové Hrady Chateau
Nové Hrady Chateau

The fairy-tale Rococo chateau surrounded by flowering gardens, a large park and a game preserve with deer and fallow deer has earned the nickname of the Czech Versailles. For the gentlemen, there is also the museum of motorised bicycles, while ladies can find inspiration in the Gallery of English Hats.

Pivnická Ravine
Pivnická Ravine
Pivnická Ravine

The sandstone canyon located off the main tourist routes invites all lovers of wild nature with deep forests, rocks and caves.

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