Krasová: Trails, Ponds and Local History

Marked hiking trails, ponds and local history offer different ways to enjoy a stay in Krasová. The municipality lies at the transition between the Drahanská vrchovina and the Moravian Karst. If you are looking for accommodation, you can start by considering whether nature, a specific hiking destination or the history of the village will shape your stay.

Krasová at a glance

• Transition between the Drahanská vrchovina and the Moravian Karst.
• Red-marked hiking route to Balcarka Cave and Ostrov u Macochy; in the opposite direction, Jedovnice.
• Two intersecting cycling routes pass through the village.

Landscape and protected areas

As part of Natura 2000, the Moravian Karst is a Site of Community Importance. Part of Krasová’s cadastral area lies within the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area. Together with the transition to the Drahanská vrchovina, this gives the area a clear connection to the landscape when planning your trip. The protected-area designation applies to part of the cadastral area.

Hiking and cycling

The red-marked hiking route runs through the Krasovské Valley to Balcarka Cave and Ostrov u Macochy. In the opposite direction, the marked route leads to Jedovnice. These destinations give you a specific point of reference when choosing which way to hike. Before setting off, check the local signs and current trail conditions.

Krasová is also a useful point of reference for cyclists: two intersecting cycling routes pass through the village. As route numbers and signs may change, it is a good idea to check current local information before setting off. The cycling routes and the hiking trail offer different ways to make your stay active.

Ponds and finding your way around the village

One of the Krasová ponds is in the village centre, and two more are located on the descent from the village towards the Krasovské Valley. These location details help you place the ponds in relation to the village centre and the valley. Visitors and cyclists can sit at the Krasová retention basins and enjoy the view of the landscape. There is also a fishing building with seating beside a field track near the Krasovské ponds. These seating areas provide another place to take a break, in addition to the hiking trails.

Local history and festival

The first written mention of Krasová dates to 1717, when the settlement was founded as Rogendorf. In 1946, it was renamed Krasová from Regendorf. The two dates form a brief chronology: from its founding under the name Rogendorf to its renaming as Krasová.

The Tradiční krasovské hody is described as a three-day festival associated with the first Sunday in August. It commemorates the renaming. The festival is also connected with the celebration of the Czech form of the municipality’s name. If you would like to plan your trip around it, check the latest event announcement and programme in advance.

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FAQ

Which directions does the hiking route through the Krasovské Valley lead?

The red-marked route leads to Balcarka Cave and Ostrov u Macochy, and in the opposite direction to Jedovnice. Check the current signs and trail conditions.

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