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Moravian Karst (Moravský Kras) is a Protected Landscape Area in the South Moravia region of the Czech Republic. It features numerous deep caves and gorges. Even though it is not listed as national park, it is often regarded as one of the most interesting natural sights in the Czech Republic.
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A huge cave system shaped by the Punkva River, which is about 15 km long. You can only go there with a guide (included in the price). During the one-hour-long guided tour, you will see huge stalactites and caverns, get to the bottom of Macocha Gorge (otherwise inaccessible) and ride a boat on Punkva River which flows inside the cave. Definitely worth the journey. Book online in advance, especially in the summer, as the tour is very popular.
Propast Macocha
A sinkhole 138 m deep, the deepest in the Czech Republic. There are two lookout places around it.
Another large cave offering one-hour guided tours. The entrance is located directly in Sloup village
Located directly in Ostrov u Macochy village.
A large, renovated windmill near the Balcarka cave in Ostrov u Macochy village.
A place offering a permanent exhibition about the nature of Moravian Karst.
Rytířská jeskyně
A small, free accessible cave which used to serve as a castle during medieval times.
A rather large castle ruin in the forest above the entry to Punkva Caves. To get there, use the green marked hiking trail
Another large renovated windmill, a bit far from the main sights, with a museum inside.
An accommodation just next to the Macocha gorge. They also provide food.
An upper-class hotel located at the start of the marked trails, very close to Punkva caves
A good-looking hotel at the end of Punkva Valley
Nearest camp from the sights, in Sloup village.
A large camp located a bit farther away from the area (7 km from Macocha), but located at the shore of a large fish pond, in which you can swim or rent a paddle boat.
By car
If going by car, you will probably go via Brno, which is served by numerous motorways. From Brno, there are a few curvy roads that connect various towns and villages around Moravian Karst.
By bus
The bus is useless when going to Blansko, as this town is served only by trains. However, if you do not want to walk the last leg from Blansko, a bus will take you almost to the main sights.
By foot
Moravian Karst is relatively small. It is around 8 km from Blansko to the main sights. There are numerous well-marked tourist trails.
By cable car
There is a cable car from the entrance to Punkva Caves to the top of Macocha gorge, which saves you a very steep ascent. It costs 90 Kč.
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