Borač on the Svratka

Between river landscapes, a nature park, and small cultural and historical monuments, Borač reveals a diverse side of the Czech Republic. The village combines experiences in nature, routes for hikers and cyclists, and historical details that can also be discovered away from the major cities.

Between the Svratka and the nature park

Borač lies on the Svratka River and in the southwestern part of the Svratecká hornatina Nature Park. As a result, the immediate river landscape and a protected natural area are central features of the village. The nature park protects the character of the landscape while also allowing for sustainable tourism and recreation. Those who want to get to know not only individual sights but also the character of a landscape during a holiday in the Czech Republic will find a clear connection with nature here.

Hiking, cycling, and local orientation

The “KRAJINOU JOSEFA UHRA ZA POZNÁNÍM A POUČENÍM” educational trail is located near Borač. It is connected to the cycling and hiking trail network and complements the landscape with an approach expressly focused on knowledge and education. The educational trail is therefore an independent part of a stay, alongside the river landscape and the cultural and historical buildings.

The Nové Město na Moravě–Tišnov railway line also runs through Borač. The line is one of the village’s geographical features and makes Borač identifiable along the regional route of this railway connection.

A bridge with a history dating to the early 20th century

One of the most distinctive historical details is the bridge over the Svratka. It carries a local road from Borač to Podolí and was built in 1910. At the same time, it is an unusual testament to the history of bridge construction in the early 20th century. A single structure therefore brings together a specific local connection and architectural-historical value.

On the outskirts of Borač, along the road to Štěpánovice, stands the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary. The year 1853 is displayed above its entrance. Another dated monument can be found at Zvonička v Podolí: its bell bears the year 1744.

Small religious monuments around Borač

The masonry wayside shrine on the road to Doubravník is also one of the noteworthy sites on the outskirts of Borač. It is a small religious structure in the late Baroque style and a valuable cultural and historical monument. Together with the chapel, the dated bell, and the bridge, it creates an image of Borač in which history is visible not only in a single structure but encountered in several different forms.

For families and other travelers with varied interests, the appeal therefore lies in the combination: A tour can focus on the Svratka and the nature park, include the educational trail, or concentrate on the bridge, chapel, bell, and wayside shrine as historical discoveries. The places and structures offer different points of interest without reducing Borač to a single sight.

More places for travel planning

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Borač, you can also explore Hluboké Dvory (Hluboké Dvory), Česká (Česká), Střelice (Střelice), Brumov (Brumov), Syrovice (Syrovice), Nedvedice (Nedvedice), Synalov (Synalov) and Pohořelice (Pohořelice).

For the higher-level travel overview: Brno-Venkov District.