The most beautiful places of the Moravian Karst
The best of the Moravian Karst
The Moravian Karst is the largest karst area in the Czech Republic. You will find such beautiful caves, abysses, but also mysterious valleys called „gutters“. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places in the Moravian Karst, which are definitely worth a visit.
Macocha Abyss
The most famous abyss in the Czech Republic
The Macocha abyss is located in the Moravian Karst, which is the largest karst system in Czech republic. Macocha is approximately 138m deep. The gorge can be seen from two sightseeing bridges or during a tour of the Punkev caves during which we get to the bottom of the abyss. At the bottom of the abyss there are two deep lakes. continue reading
Punkva Cave
The most visited cave in the Czech Republic
Punkva Cave is perhaps the most famous, but certainly the most visited cave in the Czech Republic. Maybe it's due to the fact that it is also a beautiful way to the famous abyss Macocha and you also sail here by boat directly in the cave. You will also find beautifully decorated domes here continue reading
Sloupsko-Šošůvské caves
Part of the largest cave system in the Czech Rep.
A beautiful cave, which has several amazing dome with stalactite decoration and the largest cave abyss in the Czech Republic. Many are renowned for being more beautiful as Punkva caves. continue reading
Balcarka Cave
The underground of the Moravian Karst
Near the Macocha abyss you will find many caves and one of them is the Balcarka cave, which also lies in the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area. Its tour will take an hour and transport you to the mysterious underground world of stalactites that have been emerging for hundreds of years. The entrance to the cave has been known since the Stone Age, which left its traces here, as well as the bones of animals from the Quaternary. continue reading
Ruprechtov windmill
The only mill of its kind in the world
The Ruprechtov windmill is a Dutch-type mill, but it is something else and it is obvious at first glance. The mill was built in 1873 and after modernization at the end of the 19th century, the miller Cyril Wágner was inspired by America and equipped the mill with a Halladay turbine. The mill was ground until 1937, and after the war the mill was not put back into operation and fell into disrepair. It was renovated in the 1990s and today it is in the proposal for registration with UNESCO. It is possible to stay here. It is proven to be the only one in the world. continue reading
