We returned to this area because our last visit was really a memorable one. This is gorgeous landscape both on the surface and also underground. We had to visit another cave just to refresh our memories. And yes, there we met the creature on the title picture – vrápenec malý (lesser horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus hipposideros)), whichContinue reading “Macocha”
Category Archives: Moravia
Boskovice Loops
We were extremely lucky with our location choice. On May 1, parts of the bike trails were closed for the traditional running event. However, we came later in the afternoon when they were just starting to open them back. So if you plan this ride, remember May 1 is tricky. Another lucky coincidence was VelorexContinue reading “Boskovice Loops”
Vranov and a Dip to Austria
Vranov dam was finished in 1933, so it is one of the oldest dams in Czechia. Castle Vranov nad Dyjí has a long history going back all the way to the year 1100. This time of the year was not crowded with tourist, but in the summer this area may be busting at the seamsContinue reading “Vranov and a Dip to Austria”
Bítov Castle Loop
This area is probably pretty busy during the high season. Castle Bítov’s history goes back to the 11th century as one of the oldest castles in Moravia. The last owner George Haas, who had large collection of live animals in the castle was facing prospect of being expelled from Czechoslovakia after the second world warContinue reading “Bítov Castle Loop”
Žďár nad Sázavou and UNESCO Site Zelená Hora
You can start at the parking lot marked on the map, but it could be busy and you may have an easier job finding it elsewhere in the town. The biggest attraction of this trip is the UNESCO site Zelená hora (Green hill), very unique Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk, designed by theContinue reading “Žďár nad Sázavou and UNESCO Site Zelená Hora”
Svratka and Devět skal
Svratka or Herálec are convenient starting points for exploring this area of Ždárské vrchy (protected area) on the border of Bohemia and Moravia. We started at the square at Svratka, but another good starting point is at 2, in front of the castle Karlštejn (not the one built by Charles IV on Berounka river). ItContinue reading “Svratka and Devět skal”
The Best Maps of Our Friends E-Bikers
A week ago we met on our trip a pair of bikers with the same biking philosophy and as the Czech expression says “slovo dalo slovo” (a word gave a word) and they agreed to share with you some of their biking maps. We transformed them to our usual format so that you can justContinue reading “The Best Maps of Our Friends E-Bikers”
Trojmezí – Southern Moravia
Windy.com (our most trusted source for weather prediction) was sure about the fact that this past Saturday will be sunny in southern Moravia. And, not surprisingly, they were right. It was actually the warmest February 10th in modern history. So, we had to be there… Last time we tried to reach Trojmezí where river DyjeContinue reading “Trojmezí – Southern Moravia”
Lázně Jeseník and Rychlebské Hory
This E-bike trip could be called Raspberry ride, because they were everywhere… And no people for most of the ride. So, plenty raspberries for us (and you, if you follow us there quickly). Well, we saw people, but they were riding different bike paths. As you can see from the map, there is a lotContinue reading “Lázně Jeseník and Rychlebské Hory”
Longest Suspension Bridge in the World
Well, they say it is the longest suspension bridge. So, we had to check it. It is in the area of Kralický Sněžník where we did ride before and did not even notice that anything like that was being constructed. And it is impressive – and completely useless – well, if you consider the factContinue reading “Longest Suspension Bridge in the World”
Třebíč
If you would follow us to this UNESCO town, you should as well ride through the “town biking circle”. It is a rather short trip, but it would show you both old and modern parts of the town as well as the surrounding nature trails. The list of interesting points to visit in Třebíč isContinue reading “Třebíč”
Dalešice
While you are visiting Třebíč, the UNESCO world heritage site, you may also consider a ride along the Dalešická přehrada, one of the best places for boating and all kinds of water sports in Czechia. The dam of this lake is the highest in Czechia and the second highest in Europe. Water from the lakeContinue reading “Dalešice”
Blansko – Macocha
Very nice ride through Moravský kras (Moravian Karst). This area is a protected landscape to the north of Brno. It encompasses a number of notable geological features, including roughly 1100 caverns and gorges and covers an area of roughly 92 km². We started from the town of Blansko and after climbing up through a pleasantContinue reading “Blansko – Macocha”
Znojmo
There are four national parks in Czechia – Krkonoše, Šumava, Českosaské Švýcarsko (Bohemian Switzerland), and Podyjí. We have biked the first three and Podyjí was still missing in our collection. We set our base at Znojmo, nice town close to the border with Austria. Parking in the center of Znojmo was not difficult and anyContinue reading “Znojmo”
Brno
Once we were in southern Moravia to explore the last national park of Czechia, Podyjí, we had to stop in Brno. We stayed overnight here and enjoyed the taste of the nightlife in this Moravian metropolis. The main square “Náměstí svobody” (Liberty square) was really alive on this Saturday night with the political parties tryingContinue reading “Brno”
Králický Sněžník, Northern Moravia
One of the most enjoyable rides was in Králický Sněžník, a natural mountain park in northern Moravia. We found a very small parking lot on the side road in the village of Velká Morava belonging to the penzion and restaurant, Horal. It is advisable to ask them for permission to park, but if you promiseContinue reading “Králický Sněžník, Northern Moravia”
Lanžhot, Southern Moravia
The goal of this ride was to get to the corner where three countries are connected – Czechia, Slovakia, and Austria – at the beginning of the last century there were no borders and it was just an Austro-Hungarian empire. Well, right now it is just European union. A convenient start of the ride isContinue reading “Lanžhot, Southern Moravia”
Beskydy – Radhošť
In 1973, the Beskydy Mountains were declared a protected nature area, which signified its importance to the country and we were happy we spent a few days there. Our third day in the Beskydy mountains we knew we wanted to go to the top of Radhošť. This mountain is known as a popular destination forContinue reading “Beskydy – Radhošť”
Beskydy – Valašská Bystřice
Not too far from the industrial town of Ostrava lies the Moravian–Silesian Beskyds mountains with a small part reaching Slovakia. It lies on the historical division between Moravia and Silesia, hence the name. Using the site called Amazing Places in Czech Republic (https://www.amazingplaces.cz/en/business) we found a place to stay at the last minute in aContinue reading “Beskydy – Valašská Bystřice”
Beskydy – Šance Dam
The Beskydy Mountains are also known as the Beskid Mountain or Beskids for short. This is a massive mountain range (outer part of the Carpathians) that covers 600 km in length and crosses from Poland to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Ukraine. The area we wanted to explore is about a 6 hour driveContinue reading “Beskydy – Šance Dam”
Lednice, Southern Moravia
The village of Lednice is one of the most popular destinations in Southern Moravia. It is not permitted to bike through the beautiful park – with a small exception, which of course we utilized. This easy trip will lead you through relatively flat countryside at times following the meandering blind branches of the Dyje river.Continue reading “Lednice, Southern Moravia”