Discover Hrabůvka

Bell Tower and Local History

Hrabůvka combines a distinctive hillside setting with clearly identifiable traces of its local history. The wooden bell tower near house number 5 is one of the sights and was built in the early 19th century. There is also a statue of Saint Florian in the village centre. The bell tower and the statue of Saint Florian offer two concrete starting points for getting to know Hrabůvka through its local landmarks as well as its landscape.

The earliest written mention of the settlement dates from 1371, when the place was called “William Habruowkam.” Thus, a medieval trace of the name and a building from the early 19th century stand side by side. These different time periods give the local history a concrete context without suggesting that the two landmarks date from the same period.

Elevation and Landscapes

Hrabůvka lies between 305 and 345 metres above sea level, below the 443-metre-high Hůrka hill and on the boundary between two geomorphological units. The northern part belongs to the Oderské vrchy subregion of the Nízký Jeseník Mountains, more specifically to the Boškovská vrchovina. The southern part belongs to the Bečevská brána subregion of the Moravian Gate, more specifically to the Jezernická pahorkatina. When understanding the surrounding area, it is therefore worth noting the north–south distinction: the two parts are assigned to different landscapes.

A watercourse also shapes the area: the Uhřínovský potok flows through the entire cadastral area of Hrabůvka. Together with the elevation and Hůrka, this describes the landscape setting of the village without obscuring the different geomorphological classifications.

Walks, Recreational Sports, and Swimming

Walks in the forests around Hrabůvka offer beautiful, far-reaching views. Visitors also gather wild berries and mushrooms there. The Svačinka sports facility can be used for recreation and leisure sports by prior arrangement with the operator. This means that forest walks and use of the sports facility offer different kinds of leisure activity; prior arrangements are part of planning a visit to Svačinka.

At nearby Olšovec, you can swim in a natural swimming area located in a flooded quarry. Conditions at the bathing area may change, so it is advisable to check the latest information before planning a day of swimming. Also in the area around Hrabůvka, on the boundary with the cadastral area of Radíkov, is the privately owned, Neo-Gothic Kunzov manor house. Its architectural style provides a different accent from the wooden bell tower.

Historical Traces in the Surrounding Area

The history of transport also has a concrete connection to the village: a narrow-gauge railway built in 1910 connected the Hrabůvka quarry with Drahotuše railway station. It had a gauge of 600 millimetres and was around three kilometres long. Operations ceased in 1972 and the railway was dismantled. The railway should therefore be understood as a historical connection, not as a transport option still in operation today.

Practical Information for Your Stay

Within one kilometre of Hrabůvka, visitors will find a place to shop and a small restaurant with an adjoining garden. As individual businesses may change, it is worth checking the latest information before visiting.

These interests can help you decide what kind of stay is right for your trip to Hrabůvka.

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