Kozárov – Nature, Views and Local Traditions

Kozárov lies on the western slope of Babylon Hill in hilly terrain and combines sweeping views with experiences in nature, active pursuits, and village traditions.

Landscape, Sweeping Views and a 19-Kilometre Route

A considerable part of Kozárov’s cadastral area lies within the Svratecká hornatina Nature Park. This makes the landscape one of the main reasons to consider the village as a starting point for a journey through the surrounding hilly countryside. Those who enjoy travelling on foot or partly by bicycle can take the “FROM KOZÁROV TO KRKATÁ BÁBA” route as a concrete option: it is 19 km long, and part of the route can be covered by bicycle.

The route begins at the Kozárov bus stop and ends in Újezd u Černé Hory. These two details help you plan your day and accommodation without presupposing a particular length of stay. Kozárov has a regular bus connection and is accessible by car all year round. Depending on your preferred pace of travel, you can therefore focus on a longer outing or combine the landscape with further cultural and culinary experiences.

Rozhledna Babylon and Wide-Ranging Views

The Rozhledna Babylon complex includes refreshments, toilets, and a covered shelter for around 100 people. In clear weather, the Jeseníky Mountains with Praděd to the northeast and the Pálava Hills to the south can be seen from there. The viewpoint thus adds a special sense of geographical breadth to your stay: you can plan an outing around specific landscapes while also including a place with practical facilities for a break.

Chapel, Customs and Regional Cuisine

The local history and customs also give Kozárov its own distinctive character. The Chapel of St Anne was consecrated in 1919. It was intended to be built in memory of a disaster and in honour of its patron saint, with a statue of Saint Anne. Four crosses stand along the roads leading to Kozárov. The pilgrimage to Saint Anne includes a pre-pilgrimage celebration and a pilgrimage celebration.

Throughout the year, traditional festivals and dishes also shape the local character of the village. In Kozárov, Masopust is celebrated with a carnival procession. At the Zabíjačka at the Rozhledna, visitors can sample traditional slaughter specialities. The Krojované hody in Kozárov include entertainment, a judgment, and a traditional dish featuring ram. Those travelling with children can thus choose between different ideas for a day combining landscape, views, and living traditions, instead of limiting their stay to a single activity.

Kozárov as the Starting Point for Your Trip

When choosing accommodation, it is worth first deciding what you would most like to focus on. The 19-km route and the view from Rozhledna Babylon favour a plan centred on nature and activity. The chapel, pilgrimage, Masopust, Krojované hody, and regional specialities, on the other hand, add cultural and culinary highlights. This makes it easier to assess whether Kozárov suits your personal mix of landscapes, discoveries, and a peaceful village atmosphere.

For more travel ideas, you can also explore Černá Hora, Vlkov, Voděrady, Žernovník, Křetín, Boskovice, Rozsíčka and Makov.

To the overarching travel overview: Blansko District.