Bolesín: Nature, Views and Cycling Routes

For a trip to Bolesín, there are several options to choose from: Hraběcí stolek as a viewpoint, a fairy-tale trail available for a limited time, and the more challenging version of the “Za výhledy” cycling route. Hraběcí stolek is also the trail’s destination. The cycling route covers 45 km and passes through several places. The activities therefore differ in their format: the fairy-tale trail has a single destination, while the cycling route passes through multiple places. The nature reserve and a monument near the village complement these activities with nature and remembrance themes.

Hraběcí stolek: Views and Nature Reserve

Hraběcí stolek near Bolešín is a rocky viewpoint on a rock outcrop at an elevation of 530 m. From there, you can look out over a meander of the Svratka and the Vír II Reservoir. A meander is a bend in a river, so the view encompasses both the winding course of the Svratka and the reservoir. Since 2026, the area has been officially protected as a nature reserve. The reserve has a small waterfall and spring areas; the rare Austrian spring snail (praménka rakouská) lives there. Spring areas are places where water emerges from the ground. If you choose this place for its panorama, you will also find other protected natural features at the same destination.

Fairy-Tale Trail and Travel Dates

The “Pohádková stezka na Hraběcím stolku” fairy-tale trail starts at the bus stop in Bolešín and ends at Hraběcí stolek. It is intended for children aged three and up. As a time-limited activity in 2026, the self-service stations will be available until the end of the school holidays. If the trail is the main focus of your stay, take this period into account when choosing your travel dates.

The “Za výhledy” Cycling Route

The more challenging version of the “Za výhledy” cycling route is 45 km long and suitable for trekking and mountain bikes. In the stated order, it passes through Rovečné, Bolešín and Koroužné, crossing hilly terrain with forests, meadows, villages and paths. The route includes four lookout towers and viewpoints. Its combination of several place names, varied landscapes and viewpoints gives the cycling option a different focus from the fairy-tale trail, which ends at a single destination. Its suitability for trekking and mountain bikes also provides a concrete basis for choosing a bike type. Before setting off, check the route conditions and markings. Plan for 45 km as a tour in its own right; this makes it possible to coordinate the distance with the rest of your travel plans.

Accommodation and a Memorial Site

The “U Šikulů” guesthouse in Bolešín is located in a former school building. If you are considering this guesthouse for your stay, check current availability. A monument near Bolešín commemorates the victims of the First and Second World Wars. Together, the former school use of the guesthouse building and the war memorial represent two different historical connections: the use of a former school building and remembrance of the victims of the world wars.

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