Borovná: Hotels and Accommodation

Borovná is located 5 km southwest of Telč at the foot of Zdeňkov Hill. The landscape around the village is characterized by ponds, wetlands, and protected habitats.

Nature

U Borovné is a Natura 2000 site of Community importance covering an area of 18.1995 hectares. U Borovné protects a significant population of fire-bellied toads in a high-quality complex of ponds and wetlands. The protected U Borovné locality includes reed beds, wet meadows, wet willow scrub, and pond habitats.

The pond landscape near Borovná provides a habitat for around two dozen endangered bird species that breed there, forage there, or stop during migration; these include the osprey, kingfisher, and black stork.

History and Culture

Borovná was first mentioned in written records in the mid-14th century. In 1721, Borovná became permanently linked with Telč. The new chapel in Borovná was consecrated to the Visitation of the Virgin Mary on September 9, 2001.

Walking Trails and Cycling Route

The Lipky nature trail is approximately 5 km long and has ten stops, including the Borovná Forest Society. Cycle Route 5261 runs from Dobrá Voda to Borovná and then continues to Telč.

At Cottage No. 15 in Borovná, the Koryto self-service bar offers refreshments from spring through autumn. A 17 km route from Telč runs via Stará Borovná and Borovná, as well as other places, and returns to Telč.

Other Places

Jamné, Dolní Cerekev, Brzkov, Hrutov, Střítež, Hojkov, Vystrčenovice, Malý Beranov

To the main travel overview: Jihlava District.