Viewpoints in Moravian Karst

Viewpoints and Nature Adventures

Explore the diverse landscapes of the Moravian Karst, featuring the 138-meter deep Macocha Abyss viewed from the Horní and Dolní observation platforms. The list includes historic stone structures like the 1887 Alexandrova tower and modern viewpoints such as Podvrší. Climbers can find numerous limestone routes in the Josefov Valley, including the archaeologically significant Býčí skála. Botanical interests are represented by the Habrůvka Arboretum and the Hády nature reserve, which offers geological and entomological sites alongside views of Brno.

Viewpoints and Nature Adventures — Map

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A

Alexandrova rozhledna

Stone observation tower dating from 1887, standing 17 metres high after recent reconstruction and providing panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA

B

Helišova skála

Natural rock outcrop near Šošůvka providing views over the northern part of the Moravian Karst landscape.

C

rozhledna Podvrší u Veselice

Telecommunication tower with a circular observation gallery at 32 meters, offering views of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands and the Jeseníky Mountains.

Michal Klajban / CC BY-SA 3.0

D

Hády

Forested hill with nature reserve and quarry offering panoramic views of Brno. The area holds geological, botanical, and entomological significance.

Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA

E

Horní můstek

Upper viewing platform positioned at the edge of the 138-meter deep Macocha Abyss, the largest gorge of its kind in Central Europe.

Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA

F

Dolní můstek

Lower observation deck built in 1899, situated 92 meters above the floor of the Macocha Abyss for a vertical view of the Punkevní River.

Lukas Nevosad / CC-BY-SA

G

Velká Dohoda

Natural outdoor sports complex featuring climbing, ferrata, a lanový park, and an air cable ride. Includes a historical limestone quarry and lime kiln site with caves for exploration.

H

Strážná

Hilltop viewpoint located near the village of Šošůvka, offering an outlook over the surrounding protected landscape area.

I

Kostelík

Massive limestone cave tunnel and rock formation in the Josefov Valley, used for sport climbing.

J

Krkavčí skála

Limestone rock wall in the central part of the Moravian Karst featuring several established routes for rock climbing.

K

Modrý rys

Limestone rock formation located in the Křtinský Valley providing technical routes for sport climbers.

L

Býčí skála

Significant archaeological site and limestone massif known for Hallstatt culture discoveries, featuring climbing routes on its exterior walls.

M

Stěna nad výtokem

Climbing wall situated above the resurgence of the Jedovnický stream, offering various difficulty levels on limestone.

N

Jáchymka

Multi-level cave system and rock formation in the Josefov Valley used for climbing and exploration.

O

Geopark Rudice

Geological park highlighting the area's iron and mining history, featuring a windmill and a museum focused on speleology, mineralogy, and metallurgy.

P

Arboretum Habrůvka

Forest arboretum managed by the Masaryk Forest Křtiny, showcasing a variety of domestic and introduced tree species.

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