Around Moravský Krumlov

When you say Moravský Krumlov, everyone certainly recalls the canvases of the Slav Epic by A. Mucha, which were placed in the local Renaissance castle. Although the canvases are no longer here, the castle is definitely worth a visit. Here we will see the exhibition of Jan and Meda Mladký, presenting works of representatives of Czech and Central European art of the second half of the 20th century. We also recommend a visit to the pilgrimage chapel of St. Florian standing on the Floriánek hill above the town.

Then we set off through the village of Jezeřany-Maršovice, Jalová hora, where nice views await us, and further through Kubšice, Šumice and Olbramovice to the village of Bohutice, which used to be an important pilgrimage site. Here arose a grand Stations of the Cross with 54 life-size statues made of cedar wood. These can now be seen in the exhibition of the local castle. The statues were originally to be used as stops on the Stations of the Cross near the cemetery. Due to World War II, the Stations of the Cross were not realized. There is also a replica of the Lourdes cave, which was consecrated in 1928.

Above the village on Kamenište hill stands a new statue of the archangel St. Michael, from where beautiful views of the surroundings open up. From the village, we continue along cycle route no. 5006 until we come across a sign inviting us to visit the mini-museum of Czechoslovak fortifications. If we decide to visit the area, we will see 2 objects of light fortifications, which during visiting hours are equipped with period equipment, armament, and supplies. And then we return back to Moravský Krumlov.