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The most beautiful places in Žďárské vrchy

The best in Žďárské vrchy

Petr Liška
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The most beautiful places in Žďárské vrchy
Inserted: 14.05.2021
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
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The Žďárské vrchy protected landscape area is considered to be the most beautiful part of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Here you will find beautiful rock formations, distinctive villages and picturesque meadows. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places you can visit here

1.
Zelená Hora

A jewel from Jan Blazej Santini-Aichel

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| Altitude: 615 m / 2 018 ft

On the northern outskirts of Žďár nad Sázavou you will find a complete Baroque gem on Zelená Hora by the famous architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel – the Church of St. John of Nepomuk. Thanks to its significance, it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Around the church is built ring of cloisters continue reading

2.
Open-air museum Veselý Kopec

Open-air museum of Vysočina region

Rating:
| Altitude: 550 m / 1 804 ft

Open-air museum Veselý Kopec is a settlement full of dispersed interesting farmhouses from the 19th and 20th centuries taken here from different parts of Vysočina region. In addition, you can see here also  technical monuments on water drive (mill, oil, iron mill). A short but very nice circuit will introduce you to the life of farmers and craftsmen over a hundred years ago. continue reading

3.
Malínská skála

One of the best views in Žďárské vrchy

Altitude: 783 m / 2 569 ft

Malínská skála (811 m above sea level) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful views of the entire Žďár Hills. Thanks to the fact that the rocks rise above the tops of the trees, they offer a circular view of the Giant Mountains, 120 kilometers away. In addition, you will have a beautiful view of the Milovská basin continue reading

4.
Big Gift

The largest pond in the Vysočina region

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| Altitude: 613 m / 2 011 ft

The pond is located in Žďárské vrchy and with its area of 206 ha, which is 400 football fields, it is the largest in the Vysočina region. The Sázava River, which is one of the largest rivers in our country, also originates from Velký Dářek. The pond was built in the 15th century. Used for recreation. continue reading

5.
Nine rocks

The highest mountain in Ždárské vrchy

Altitude: 814 m / 2 671 ft

Nine Rocks (836 m above sea level) is the highest point of Ždárské vrchy and at the same time the second highest in the entire Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. The peak is easily accessible along the blue and yellow hiking trails. There is a partial view from the top. continue reading

6.
Crusaders

A picturesque village on the border of Bohemia and Moravia

Altitude: 620 m / 2 034 ft

The picturesque village of Křižánky lies on the river Svratka on the historical land border dividing Bohemia and Moravia. It is divided into Czech and Moravian Křižánky. The center of the village belongs to the village monument reserve. Křižánky itself is an ideal starting point for exploring the northern part of Žďárské vrchy continue reading

7.
Open-air museum Bethlehem in Hlinsko

Open-air museum right in the city center

Altitude: 561 m / 1 841 ft

Right in the center of Hlinsko you will find the beautiful open-air museum Betlém, protected as a monument reserve of folk architecture. It is located north of the river Chrudimka. What is unique about this place is that it was not destroyed or moved elsewhere during the communist era and all the buildings are in their original places. In some of them you will also find a period exhibition continue reading

8.
Milovský pond

Tourist center Milovské kotliny

Altitude: 594 m / 1 949 ft

Milovský pond can be found at the southeastern end of the picturesque Milovská basin. Thanks to the fact that you can swim here, there is a camp and refreshments and especially a good starting point for hikes around the area is always quite lively for tourists. continue reading

9.
Four sticks

Altitude: 714 m / 2 343 ft

Four sticks (732 m above sea level) belong to a number of interesting rock formations offered by Žďárské vrchy. There are basically several rock blocks easily accessible along three hiking trails. The most famous starting point for the Four Sticks is Křižánky. continue reading

10.
Žďár nad Sázavou Chateau

Castle in the shadow of the Green Mountains

Altitude: 580 m / 1 903 ft

Just a short distance next to the famous Green Mountain you will find the Žďár nad Sázavou chateau. It is actually a rebuilt extinct monastery. It lies north of the city center near the border between Bohemia and Moravia. It is located in a picturesque landscape surrounded by three ponds continue reading

11.
Svobodné Hamry

Water hammer and mill

Altitude: 538 m / 1 765 ft

On the border of Žďárské vrchy and Železné hory you will find another example of beautiful folk architecture – Svobodné Hamry. Together with the famous Veselý Kopec, it belongs to the Vysočina open-air museum. In addition to the beautiful mill with a mill, there is a small castle Svobodné Hamry and Hamerská hospoda. Definitely worth a short stop if you pass by continue reading

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