Discover Stínava

Stínava between Highlands, Forest and Culture

Stínava lies at the foot of the Drahanská vrchovina highlands, 400 metres above sea level. The Okluka stream flows around the village, while forests shape the surrounding landscape. This gives you a destination where nature observation, walks and historical discoveries are closely intertwined. Particularly striking is the immediate proximity of the Celtic settlement of Staré Hradisko: Stínava combines the character of a small village with a tangible connection to a history reaching far back into the past.

Historical Traces in Stínava

The Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross is a cultural monument dating from the 13th century. Despite alterations in the 17th and 19th centuries, it has retained its original character. In the presbytery behind the main altar, the church preserves remnants of frescoes. A bell dating from 1490 adds a tangible medieval testimony to this historic ensemble. Anyone who wants to experience not only the landscape during their stay but also architectural history and preserved details will find a clear cultural focus here.

Religious traditions are also part of the village landscape. Every year on the feast day of the missionaries of the faith, Cyril and Methodius, a festive Mass is celebrated in the chapel of Stínava. The chapel above the Studánka Sv. Cyrila a Metoděje spring was restored in 1881. The Jesinková spring is also located in the forest near Stínava. These places represent a connection between regional tradition, sacred architecture and the area's natural water sources.

Ponds, Springs and Trails

The ponds of Stínava were created by restoring a former wetland. They provide a habitat for wetland species such as snakes, newts, salamanders, snails, crayfish, various frog species, diving beetles, dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic plants. The ponds are located near the Okluka stream and serve as a resting place for tourists passing through or hiking around Stínava. This allows a stay to be shaped around nature observation and a mindful break by the water, without reducing the village to a single attraction.

The surrounding area is suitable for walking. In addition, a red-marked hiking trail from Plumlov to Stražisko passes through Stínava. Its route through the village places Stínava on the connection between Plumlov and Stražisko. For your planning, the different focus of the experiences is therefore particularly interesting: you can explore the village from a cultural and historical perspective, focus on the wetlands and springs, or incorporate Stínava into a longer hiking route. The type of accommodation you choose will depend on the desired combination of a peaceful village atmosphere, nature and cultural discoveries.

Other Places for Your Research

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Stínava, here is a concise overview: Protivanov, Stražisko, Prostějovičky, Pavlovice U Kojetína, Polomí, Brodek U Konice, Březsko and Budětsko.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Prostějov District.