Krasová: Nature, Trails and Local History in the Moravian Karst
Krasová lies at the transition between the Drahany Highlands and the Moravian Karst. For planning your trip, the town combines natural surroundings, marked trails and a distinct local history.
Part of the cadastral area of Krasová lies within the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area. Within the Natura 2000 framework, the Moravian Karst is one of the Sites of Community Importance.
Which landscape features and ruins are located around Krasová?
Bučí is a mountain in the area around Krasová. Stádla, Skatulec and Jedla are also mountains in the vicinity. Kuchlov is a ruin near Krasová; Hrádek is another ruin. When planning a day trip on foot, you can consider Bučí, Stádla, Skatulec, Jedla, Kuchlov and Hrádek individually. The four mountains and two ruins can therefore be planned as separate sections for different days.
Which routes can you plan for hiking and cycling?
Two intersecting cycling routes pass through Krasová. For cycling travelers, Krasová is therefore a specific point to include in their route planning. The intersection of the routes can serve as a separate planning reference during a bicycle tour. For choosing a personal route, Krasová itself is the specific reference point, while the rest of the route remains open. An individual cycling route can therefore include the town as a section with two intersecting connections.
Which other destinations are located in the wider regional surroundings of Krasová?
The Brno Zoo is located in the wider regional surroundings of Krasová. The Pomník obětem 1. a 2. světové války monument is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Krasová. When planning beyond Krasová, you can note the Brno Zoo and the monument as two separate stops on your itinerary.
Other places in the region include Nýrov, Kotvrdovice, Svitávka, Velenov, Lipovec, Voděrady, Kulirov and Vážany.
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Where does the red-marked hiking route lead?
A red-marked hiking route leads through the Krasovské údolí valley to the Balcarka Cave and Ostrov u Macochy. In the opposite direction, the marked hiking route leads to Jedovnice.
What local history is associated with Krasová?
The first written reference to Krasová dates from 1717. At that time, the settlement was founded as Rogendorf. In 1946, the settlement was renamed from Regendorf to Krasová.
When does the Tradiční krasovské hody festival take place?
The Tradiční krasovské hody festival takes place on the first Sunday in August. It is a three-day festival commemorating the renaming to Krasová and associated with the celebration of the Czech version of the municipality’s name. For annual planning, the first Sunday in August is the key date; anyone incorporating the festival into a trip around Krasová should also take its three-day duration into account and deliberately plan for the entire festival period rather than scheduling only a single day of the event.
For the broader travel overview: Blansko District.
