Bor U Skutce: Discover Rocks, Trails and Nature

Bor u Skutče is a popular starting point for trips to the Maštale Nature Reserve. The village is also home to the Kolumbovo vejce and Petrovna rock formations, as well as Dudychova jeskyně cave. When planning your trip, you can distinguish between natural attractions in Bor u Skutče and outings into the protected area.

Rock Formations, Cave and Nature Reserve

Kolumbovo vejce and Petrovna are rock formations in Bor u Skutče; Dudychova jeskyně cave is also located there. The three attractions represent different natural features: two rock formations and a cave. The Maštale Nature Reserve is home to rare animal and plant species, including fire salamanders, fern species and mosses.

The name Toulovcovy Maštale comes from a legend: the robber baron Toulovec is said to have hidden with his followers in Toulovcovy Maštale during turbulent times. In the wider region, the Maštale Nature Reserve protects characteristic rock formations, consisting mostly of Cenomanian sandstone, as well as the cultural and relic pine forests found there.

Hiking Trails and Cycling Routes in Maštale

Numerous marked hiking trails cross the Maštale Nature Reserve, and many cycling routes also run through the area. If you plan your outings around an activity, you can choose between hiking and cycling.

A green-marked hiking route leads from Bor u Skutče through rock crevices to Toulovcovy Maštale. Along this route, you pass the Džberka spring. A red-marked hiking route takes a different path: it leads from Vranice via a sunken lane, past Dudychova jeskyně, to Bor u Skutče. The start and end points are therefore arranged differently: Bor is the starting point of the green route and the endpoint of the red route. Trail conditions and markings may change; check them before setting out.

Nature Trails and Places to Visit

The freely accessible “Suchou nohou mezi vodou” nature trail winds between small bodies of water. Informational signs with interactive games are placed along the pond banks. This combination of route, information and games makes the trail a distinct way to explore the surroundings; individual features may change.

On the outskirts of Bor u Skutče, there is a natural swimming area with refreshments available. Seasonal opening arrangements may vary. A nature trail leads from the swimming area to the rescue station and Pasíčka Eco Centre. Visitors can see wild animals at the rescue station and eco centre. Visiting arrangements may vary; check access information before your visit.

Brána do pravěku is also located by the rescue station and Pasíčka Eco Centre, at Bor u Skutče 47, 539 44 Proseč. If you plan to visit this place, confirm access information before travelling. This will help you choose how to fit the different destinations around Bor u Skutče into your planned outing.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Chrudim.