Bor u Skutče: Nature and Trails in Maštale

Nature, Rock Formations, and Trails Around Bor u Skutče

Bor u Skutče is a frequent starting point for trips into the Maštale nature reserve. The surrounding area combines marked trails, unusual rock formations, bodies of water, and nature experiences. This makes the town an interesting base for you if you want to discover nature during your trip and combine different types of excursions.

Maštale and Its Unique Landscape

The name Toulovcovy Maštale comes from a legend about the brigand Toulovec, who hid there with his followers during troubled times. Rare animal and plant species occur in the Maštale nature reserve, including fire salamanders, ferns, and mosses. In the wider regional area around Bor u Skutče, the Maštale nature reserve protects characteristic rock formations consisting predominantly of Cenomanian sandstone, as well as the cultural and relict pine forests found on them. Careful observation of nature can therefore focus on both rock formations and plants.

Several notable destinations are located directly in Bor u Skutče: the Kolumbovo vejce rock formation, Dudychova jeskyně cave, and the Petrovna rock formation.

Educational Trails and Marked Routes

The freely accessible educational trail “Suchou nohou mezi vodou” winds between small bodies of water. Informational boards with interactive game elements stand along the pond shores. At the water, the boards and game elements are the main focus, while the rock crevices along the marked hiking trails offer a different landscape experience. The Maštale nature reserve is also crossed by numerous marked hiking trails and numerous cycling routes. You can therefore plan your days with different focuses and alternate between hiking and cycling.

Routes Through Rock Crevices and Along Hollow Ways

A green-marked hiking route leads from Bor u Skutče through rock crevices to Toulovcovy Maštale. Along this route, you will pass the Džberka spring. The Džberka spring provides an additional landmark on this route between the built-up area and Maštale. Another connection begins in Vranice: a red-marked hiking route leads along a hollow way, past Dudychova jeskyně, to Bor u Skutče. The two marked connections therefore differ in their starting points and trail character: one begins in Bor u Skutče and leads through rock crevices, while the other starts in Vranice and runs along a hollow way.

Natural Swimming Pool, Pasíčka, and Brána do pravěku

On the outskirts of Bor u Skutče, there is a natural swimming pool with refreshments available. From there, an educational trail leads to the wildlife rescue station and the Pasíčka Eco Centre. Animals from the wild can be viewed at the rescue station and the Pasíčka Eco Centre. Brána do pravěku is located near the rescue station and the Pasíčka Eco Centre, Bor u Skutče 47, 539 44 Proseč.

More Places to Consider

In addition, you can also consider Dolní Bezděkov, Žlebské Chvalovice, Hrochův Týnec, Bousov, Tuněchody, Lozice, Holetín, and Rozhovice for further trip planning.

To the higher-level travel overview: Chrudim District.