Velenov: Hotels and Accommodation

Velenov lies beneath the peaks of the Drahanská vrchovina and is surrounded by extensive forests.

Nature and Landscape

The Orlový potok stream flows along the eastern edge of Velenov. Its waters flow into a southeastern bay of the Boskovice Reservoir. The Velenov cadastral area also includes the Suchý recreational area and Sušský Pond.

In the vicinity west of Velenov lies the Vratíkov Nature Reserve, a karst area with several inaccessible caves. In the vicinity of Sklep Cave is a significant archaeological site. Tools used by Magdalenian hunters and bones of prehistoric animals were discovered there.

If you would like to stay overnight in Velenov, you can include a hotel booking in your personal travel plans.

Views and Trails

From the Vyhlídka na Číhátkách Ptáčníka Velena viewpoint, the panorama extends across the Českomoravská vysočina, Kunštátsko and Boskovicko regions as far as Boskovice Castle. The viewpoint has a fire pit where visitors can grill sausages, provided that local regulations allow it.

The Vyhlídka na Číhátkách Ptáčníka Velena viewpoint was opened to the public on 20 November 2010.

Culture

In the centre of Velenov stands a municipal bell tower with a bell that was purchased after the war. House No. 10 in Velenov is built from hewn beams.

A white marble plaque is attached to a sandstone base at a cross in Velenov. Its inscription reads: “Dedicated to the honour and praise of God by the young men and maidens of Velenov 1914”.

Events

Velenov holds the traditional November excursion “Pochod kolem katastru” around the cadastral boundary of the municipality. The municipality’s events calendar lists the “Pohár Drahanské vrchoviny – kola” for September.

This year’s edition of the VESUF Fest takes place at Pastýřská louka between Suchý and Velenov. At VESUF Fest, there are more than 50 types of beer from over 20 small breweries as well as food throughout the entire weekend.

Further Destinations

Further destinations: Okrouhlá, Býkovice, Olešnice Na Moravě, Vísky, Blansko-Oburka, Svinošice, Malá Roudka, Borotín.

To the higher-level travel overview: Blansko District.