Rajnochovice: Forest Railway, Observation Tower and Sochová Nature Reserve

In Rajnochovice, evidence of timber processing, ecclesiastical architectural history, and marked trails to the observation tower and nature reserve come together. The archbishop's forest railway, “Arcibiskupská lesní železnice,” has a special historical connection to the landscape. From 1905 to 1921, it was used to transport roundwood from the Kelčský Javorník area and the Podhradní Lhota forest district to the steam sawmill in Rajnochovice.

Culture and History

The Rajnochovice forest railway runs along a 300-metre route; the ride takes approximately 10 minutes. Visits to the site and rides on the railway can be arranged for individuals and groups outside announced public events. This means that, in addition to the public dates, it is also possible to discover the historic site within an agreed arrangement. The route length and duration of the ride specify the concrete scope of today's train journey, without equating it with its historical transport purpose.

As part of the “Otevřené brány” cultural project, the parish church “Kostel Narození Panny Marie Rajnochovice” offers free guided tours of the nave and presbytery. The church “Kostel Narození Panny Marie a sv. Anny” is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. It was built from 1711 to 1716 following the decision of Cardinal Wolfgang ze Schrattenbachů.

The restored Klauza water-retaining structure in Rajnochovice is also part of the history of timber processing. Historically, it was used to retain water for floating timber. The site can be visited year-round by cross-country skiers, skiers, cyclists and hikers.

Nature and Trails

A prominent landmark is the Kelčský Javorník observation tower. The tower is 35 metres high and offers panoramic views in all directions. Admission is free year-round, subject to current weather conditions. A green-marked hiking trail leads from Rajnochovice to the summit of Kelčský Javorník.

The Sochová Nature Reserve lies approximately 3 kilometres south-southwest of Rajnochovice and can be reached from Rajnochovice via a red-marked hiking trail. The area includes fir-beech forests, geological formations and pseudokarst features. The Sochová Nature Reserve is also home to fire salamanders and grass frogs.

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More local pages: Střílky, Třebětice, Skaštice, Chropyně, Střížovice, Chvalčov, Kremsier, Bařice-Velké Těšany.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kroměříž District.