Tři Studně: Hiking, Water and Springs in the Žďárské vrchy

Tři Studně lies in the Žďárské vrchy landscape area and combines nature experiences with a range of options for planning your trip. You can swim, hike, cycle, pick mushrooms or go climbing here. At the same time, springs, a distinctive signpost and a striking statue invite you to see the village not only as a starting point for activities, but also as a destination with discoveries of its own.

Water and Landscape Around Tři Studně

Swimming is possible in Sykovec Pond. The pond has a grass beach and a very gently sloping sandy entrance into the water. If you would like to plan a day of swimming during your trip, this provides a specific opportunity for a more relaxed change of pace between hikes and excursions.

The character of this destination is also apparent in various leisure activities away from the water. Tři Studně offers hiking, cycling, mushroom picking and climbing. This allows you to vary your days: for example, with a set route, a cycling loop or a nature-oriented activity without a fixed excursion programme. Tři Studně also offers opportunities for summer and winter tourism.

Hiking from a Specific Starting Point

The 10 km hiking trip “Around Sykovec and Medlov” begins at the car park in Tři Studně. The route length is important information for planning your day. At the starting point stands the statue of Hejkal Pepíno by Michal Olšiak. It is therefore located directly at the place where the excursion begins and adds a distinctive cultural accent to the start of the hike.

For cyclists, the 28 km road loop “To Tři Studně” is a good option. It leads into the area around the well-known sports and recreation area of Tři Studně. Depending on whether you prefer a set hiking route or a longer cycling loop, you can shape your stay in different ways.

Springs, Music and Unusual Orientation

In the immediate surroundings of the destination, a well-marked forest path about 400 metres long leads from the edge of Tři Studně to the Barborka and Vitulka springs. At the springs, simple wooden benches form a natural amphitheatre. There is also a covered shelter that serves musicians in bad weather. This combination of forest path, springs and musical connection makes the detour a discovery in its own right during your stay.

The Barborka and Vitulka springs inspired Bohuslav Martinů to compose his cantata “Otvírání studánek”. Those interested in music, the landscape and regional culture can include this connection in their excursion planning. On Náměstí EU in Tři Studně, there is also a signpost showing the distances to the world’s largest metropolises. It places the small village in an unusual global context.

Choosing Accommodation That Fits Your Trip Plans

When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Tři Studně, it is worth deciding first what you would like to focus on. For the “Around Sykovec and Medlov” hike, the well-known route and its starting point in Tři Studně are relevant planning factors. If you prefer cycling, you can make the “To Tři Studně” road loop the centrepiece of your stay. For a more varied visit, you can also combine swimming in Sykovec, the forest path to the springs and cultural discoveries. This way, you choose your accommodation according to your planned itinerary, rather than merely by a general place name.

If you would also like to compare other places, you can include Býšovec, Bohdalec, Sviny, Dvořiště, Velká Bíteš, Netín, Tasov and Moravec in your further search.

For the broader travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.