Sirákov – between a stream and border history

Sirákov combines a clearly recognizable connection to the landscape with traces of Bohemian-Moravian history. The village is located near the historic provincial border between Bohemia and Moravia. At the same time, marked trails lead to a viewpoint, through the Blažkov area, and onward to Sirákov. Those considering accommodation in Sirákov will find a place where nature, border history, regional tradition, and a notable figure in Czech meteorology come together.

The Sirákovský potok and the historic border

The Sirákovský potok flows through Sirákov and rises 1 km east of the village. This specific course gives the destination its own connection to the landscape: the stream is not only part of the name, but also passes through the village and begins nearby. Sirákov’s proximity to the historic provincial border between Bohemia and Moravia is also significant. The border is not merely an abstract regional reference; it provides the thematic background for a border stone on Blažkov.

The Čechy–Morava border stone on Blažkov

At the edge of the forest on the road toward Újezd stands the Čechy–Morava border stone. It is a 170 cm-high stone prism measuring 25 × 25 cm in width. The site was restored in 2015. In the immediate vicinity are a historic information board with a map, a display case containing a uniformed soldier, and a covered bench with a visitors’ book. This gives visitors several concrete points of interest to explore together: the map places the site in context, the display case illustrates its historical dimension, and the visitors’ book is just as much a part of the described site as the covered bench. The border stone is therefore more than a single marker; it connects the designation Čechy–Morava with an actual, developed historic site at the edge of the forest.

František Augustin: a life connected with Sirákov

Sirákov is also associated with František Augustin. He was born on 24 May 1846 in House No. 1 in Sirákov near Polná, in the Žďár nad Sázavou District. František Augustin died on 1 December 1908 and became the most significant figure in Czech meteorology in the second half of the 19th century. This biographical connection adds a subject from the history of science to the character of the village, one that relates directly to Sirákov.

Marked trails and a viewpoint

A blue-marked hiking route begins at the intersection of the Sirákov–Újezd road, crosses the Sirákov–Bohdalov road, and reaches a viewpoint at 680 m above sea level. A blue-marked hiking route also leads through the Blažkov area onward to Sirákov, where the Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary is located. This provides different points of focus for planning your trip: one route centers on the path to a viewpoint at 680 m, while the other connects Blažkov and Sirákov with the Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. Both details make marked hiking trails an important part of the documented profile of the village.

A Christmas Eve tradition

A special seasonal connection exists on Christmas Eve. The volunteer fire brigade of Sirákov regularly holds a gathering on Blažkov on that day. Traditionally, potatoes are roasted in the ashes and tea is brewed in a kettle over the fire. This custom gives Blažkov a seasonal significance and complements the permanent points of interest around the border stone, information board, and trails with a local community tradition. For further options, you can also view Kundratice, Vlachovice, Milešín, Štěpánov Nad Svratkou, Koroužné, Březské, Újezd and Horní Radslavice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Žďár Nad Sázavou District.