Skorotice: Nature, Circular Hiking Route and Cultural Monuments

There are three main ways to explore Skorotice: the circular hiking route through several places, the buildings in Skorotice and Chlébské, and the history of the village. In terms of landscape, the entire administrative area lies within the Svratecká hornatina Nature Park. The first written mention and the village’s inclusion in the Pernštejn estate are also important to its history. You can therefore tailor your stay to hiking, architectural history or a historical perspective on Skorotice.

Landscape in the nature park

The administrative area of Skorotice lies entirely within the Svratecká hornatina Nature Park. More than half of Skorotice’s area is covered by forests. These two facts concern different aspects: the location within the nature park applies to the entire administrative area, while the forest cover relates to part of the area. Together, they provide a landscape context for the village.

Circular hiking route through several places

The circular hiking route runs from Nedvědice through Skorotice, Hrádky, Káčiny, Černovice, Brumov, Osiky, Sýkořský les and Louky, and back to Nedvědice. Skorotice is one stop along the route; the loop starts and ends in Nedvědice. The route therefore passes through several named places rather than forming a walk solely within Skorotice. The municipal route description remains available as visitor information. Check it before your hike if you want to understand the route by following the sequence of places.

Architectural monuments in Skorotice and Chlébské

On Skorotice’s rectangular village square stands the shingle-roofed Chapel of the Virgin Mary, a state-protected cultural monument. The former school building in Skorotice dates from 1895. The chapel’s roofing and protected status are defining features; the construction date provides a point of reference for the former school building.

In the village of Chlébské, the wooden log house No. 2 is a state-protected cultural monument. The former mill building in the lower part of Chlébské has the same status. The Chapel of St. John the Baptist in Chlébské dates from 1872. The log house, former mill and chapel represent different types of buildings: the first two are state-protected, while the year 1872 dates the chapel. The two chapels can also be distinguished by location: the Chapel of the Virgin Mary is in Skorotice, and the Chapel of St. John the Baptist is in Chlébské.

The village’s history in different time periods

Skorotice is first mentioned in written sources at the beginning of the 14th century and belonged to the Pernštejn estate. The first written mention dates the village, while its inclusion in the estate describes a historical relationship of lordship. The specific construction dates provide another point of reference: 1872 for the chapel in Chlébské and 1895 for the former school building in Skorotice. These dates refer to the buildings, whereas the early 14th century refers to the village’s first written mention.

Choosing a focus for your trip

When planning your trip, you can start by choosing between a hike through several places and a focus on architectural and local history. The municipal route description helps you understand the route; the buildings and dates mentioned above offer a cultural and historical perspective on Skorotice and Chlébské. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, you can plan your stay around whichever focus matters more to you.

Discover more destinations: Nový Jimramov, Světnov, Hamry Nad Sázavou, Křižanov, Záblatí U Osové Bítýšky, Pikárec, Rožná, Kundratice.

For the overview of the wider area: Žďár Nad Sázavou District.