Fryšava Pod Žákovou Horou: Hotels and Accommodation

In the vicinity of Fryšava, Stříbrná studánka is one of the sources of the Svratka River. The planning area of Fryšava pod Žákovou horou lies within the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area. Prepared cross-country ski trails are available in Fryšava; swimming is possible in Medlovský rybník in the surrounding area.

The Church of St Matthew forms a distinctive landmark in the landscape of the Fryšava settlement. After iron ore was discovered, the glassworks in Fryšava was converted into a hammer mill powered by the waters of the Fryšávka for crushing ore.

The original building of Hotel Medlov was designed by Alois Wachsmann in the style of emotional functionalism. The restaurant at Hotel Medlov serves dishes based on tried-and-tested culinary recipes of Czech mothers and grandmothers. A guided tour of Hotel Medlov presented architectural features and areas that are not usually accessible to the public.

The “Around the Medlov and Sykovec Ponds to Brožova skálka and Pasecká skála” route passes through Fryšava and goes past the Church of St Matthew there.

The “Medlov Trail in Search of Silver Bells” route draws on figures, stories and legends from the forests of the Žďárské vrchy area and is designed as an adventure-filled afternoon excursion for families with children.

The “To Fryšavský kopec” excursion begins in Fryšava and leads into the forests of the Žďárské vrchy. The route leads to a monument to the Mistr Jan Hus partisan brigade. The “Žďár Glassmakers’ Route” leads to Fryšava pod Žákovou horou.

Other places: Štěpánov Nad Svratkou, Obyčtov, Věstín, Skřinářov, Nový Jimramov, Dalečín, Karlov, Malá Losenice

To the higher-level travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.