Větrušice: Rocks, River and Nature

The village of Větrušice lies high above the Vltava, on its rocky right bank. The Větrušické rokle National Nature Reserve stretches between the village and the river; the elevation, rocks and river shape the landscape. If you are choosing a stay based on its natural setting and scenery, two distinct perspectives meet here: views from above and the river floodplains below.

Rocks, Elevation and River Floodplains

The Větrušické rokle National Nature Reserve lies between Větrušice and the Vltava; it was first placed under protection on 17 April 1969. At 287 metres above sea level, Velký vrch is the highest point in the cadastral area. Directly below, the Vltava valley lies at 170 metres above sea level.

The elevated location offers views of the Vltava, the rocks and the opposite village of Libčice. In good visibility, the peaks of the Bohemian Central Highlands can also be seen. Fish, amphibians, reptiles and waterbirds live in the Vltava floodplain. Another named viewpoint in the vicinity of Větrušice is Červená skála.

Riverside Paths and the Route to Drábovna Cave

A path along the Vltava can be walked. Cycling along it is permitted only at your own risk; trail conditions and safety may change. Take this restriction into account when planning your route.

Drábovna Cave can be reached by a small path leading from Řež along the river. Access is via steep, uneven terrain; check local safety conditions before visiting. The cavity is 9 metres long, 3 metres wide on average and 3 metres high. These dimensions give a concrete sense of the hollow; the steep, uneven access is also relevant when planning your visit.

The route description, updated on 25 April 2025, states that following its relocation, the Via Czechia route “Stezka středozemím” passes through Větrušice above the Vltava Canyon, in the Dolní Povltaví area.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

Větrušice is served by ČSAD Střední Čechy bus route 374 as part of the Prague Integrated Transport system. Check the current timetable before travelling. The village’s character is important when arriving by road: Větrušice is a dead-end village, and the only road into it is Class III road No. 24219. As road conditions can change, you should also take the state of the access road into account when planning. Bus and road information call for different checks: the timetable for the bus, and changing road conditions for the access road.

Village History

A statue of Saint Wenceslas still stands in the park on the village square. Větrušice’s origins are attributed to 1306; the first written mention of the village dates from 1316. Thus, 1306 refers to its attributed origins, while 1316 is the date of its first written mention.

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