Šošůvka: Caves, Karst and Hiking Route

If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Šošůvka, you can plan your trip around what interests you most: the cave system and hiking route, karst geology, viewpoints, or local history and traditions.

Caves and hiking route

The Sloupsko-šošůvské–Kůlna cave system is the longest publicly accessible cave system in the Czech Republic; the visitor route is over 3 km long. Operating conditions may vary seasonally, so check the latest visitor information in advance. A red-marked hiking route leads from Šošůvka to the Sloupsko-šošůvské Caves. The distinction is important for planning: the marking refers to the trail to the caves, while the length given refers to the visitor route inside the system.

Karst and landscape

The protected karst area of the Sloupsko-šošůvské Caves lies in the Devonian limestones of the northern Moravian Karst. It protects cave systems such as the Sloupsko-šošůvské Caves and Kůlna, the swallow holes of the Sloupský potok, other karst features and palaeontological sites. It also includes the cave, rock and forest communities associated with these areas. This should be distinguished from the boundary of the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area, which passes through Šošůvka. At the swallow holes, water from the Sloupský potok leaves the visible stream channel and disappears underground; this makes the concept of karst as a landscape form easy to see in the terrain.

At the Na Bradinách geological site, light-grey, massive Vilémovice Limestone of the Macocha Formation is exposed in a disused limestone quarry. The site is freely accessible; you can drive to within 250 m. Local access conditions may change, so check them before your visit. A torso of a round lime kiln near Šošůvka, by the limestone quarry, documents earlier quarrying activity in the area. The limestone quarry complements the cave-related sights with a look at the character of the rock.

The viewpoint at Helišova skála offers a good view of Šošůvka and the surrounding area. The Na Troubkách spring also has a historical connection: in the area around Šošůvka, it served as a source of drinking water for a nearby castle.

Architecture, local history and traditions

The Chapel of Saint Wenceslas and Saint Agnes of Bohemia in Šošůvka was built in 2002 and designed by architect Monika Sirná. The history of house No. 45, a farmstead in Šošůvka, dates back to 1812. The dates refer to different things: 2002 is the year the chapel was built; 1812 marks the beginning of the history of farmstead No. 45 in Šošůvka.

The traditional Václavské hody festivities take place in late September. Many residents take part wearing traditional costumes specific to the Horácko region. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the exact event date in advance.

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For the broader travel overview: Blansko District.