Discover Strachujov

Strachujov combines documented settlement history with a landscape in which the Svratka Valley and the surrounding highlands are directly interconnected. The entire cadastral area belongs to the Svratecká hornatina Nature Park. At the same time, the Svratka floodplain here is considered an important landscape feature. Those who wish to combine traces of history with hiking or cycling during their stay in the Czech Republic will therefore find several different ways to experience the same landscape in Strachujov.

History dating back to the 13th century

A boundary charter from 1269 mentions the stream “Strahwiov” and indicates that a settlement called Strachujov already existed at that time. In 1360, Strachujov is mentioned as a village; its owner, Jimram of Pernštejn, paid two groschen annually to the Doubravník monastery. In 1390, Vilém of Pernštejn assigned his wife Anežka a dowry secured against the village of Strachujov.

The Svratka Valley as a landscape boundary

In the landscape around Strachujov, the Svratka Valley forms the boundary between the Hornosvratecká vrchovina and the Nedvědická vrchovina. The geomorphological subdivisions include the Žďárské vrchy, the Pohledeckoskalská vrchovina, and the Sulkovecká vrchovina. In practical terms, this means that Strachujov lies not only along a single watercourse but in a transitional area shaped by the Svratka and several highlands. The combination of floodplain, nature park, and geomorphological boundary is an essential part of the character of the place.

Hiking routes with history and stories

The Partyzánská stezka offers several ways to place Strachujov within a larger hiking network. A second route of the Partyzánská stezka leads from Strachujov via Veselí to Prosetín. In addition, the Partyzánská stezka includes a route from Telecí via Sněžné to Strachujov. Its distinctive approach combines a printed map with audio stories linked to selected memorial sites of the anti-fascist resistance during the Second World War. The route is therefore not merely a connection between places; it links walking with locally rooted memories.

From Strachujov, hikers can also reach lesser-known places such as the rocks known as “Dědek and Babka.” Those looking for a route with a clear historical focus can combine this tip with the Partyzánská stezka; those who prefer landscapes and discovering places can include the rocks in their plans as a destination in their own right.

Cycling: several routes, one important distinction

Cycle route 4025, recorded by the Klub českých turistů (KČT), passes through the cadastral area of Strachujov and runs via Polička, Jimramov, Dalečín, and Nedvědice. In Strachujov, it follows a relatively narrow and heavily trafficked class II road without a separate cycle path, designated cycle lane, or paved shoulder. This specific character of the route is a factor to consider when choosing accommodation as a starting point for cycling trips.

For a longer connection, there is the 70-kilometre Great Circuit through the Zubří region. It runs via Písečné and Dalečín along the Svratka Valley, passing Strachujov on its way to Jimramov. A new cycle route has also been proposed along a farm track on the northwestern edge of the cadastral area; a red-marked KČT hiking route also runs along this track. The new cycle route should therefore be understood as a proposal, not as a route that has already been completed or is currently available.

When looking for accommodation in Strachujov, you can therefore first decide what you want to focus on: local history, the Svratka landscape, a hike with audio stories, or one of the documented cycling routes. For further travel planning, you can also check Pikárec, Vír, Petráveč, Sklené Nad Oslavou, Sejřek, Bolesín, Vatín, and Kadolec.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Žďár Nad Sázavou.