Cycling

Moravian Karst by bike

Moravian Karst is rightly known as a cyclist's paradise. You'll find cycling routes for all types of cyclists. Families with children looking for easy, relaxed terrain for a gentle ride are catered for, as are adventurous mountain bikers who enjoy many steep and fast descents.

Free bike storage at the hotel

We offer our guests free bike storage and are happy to arrange any necessary servicing, either on the spot or by the following day. We also have basic maintenance tools available at the hotel reception.

Right outside Hotel Skalní mlýn or close by, you'll find a range of cycling routes. Here are our tips for the most popular ones. The routes are well-marked, passing through beautiful countryside on quiet roads and forest tracks. During the summer season, popular bike buses are in operation, taking you from Blansko to Benešov or Studnice, from where you ride back mostly downhill – making this trip suitable for all levels. The route can be planned to pass through well-known tourist attractions of Moravian Karst. Timetables for both bike bus lines can be found on the IDS South Moravian Region website.

‍The Amber Trail

Said to connect the north and south of Europe, the Amber Trail has a total length of 1,930 km and passes through Moravian Karst, forming the main link to other tourist destinations. In Moravian Karst, it runs from the north, through Sloup and past Ostrov u Macochy, around Macocha to Skalní mlýn, Blansko, and onward along the Svitava river towards Brno.‍

Amber Trail map

‍Heart of South Moravia Trail

Runs from Blansko to Vyškov, passing directly past Hotel Skalní mlýn. Total length approx. 50 km, suitable for less experienced cyclists too. The route follows mainly marked cycle paths and hiking trails. Throughout the trail, the mascot S rdínko accompanies you on 11 information boards, introducing the most significant tourist attractions along the way.

More information at www.srdinko.czHeart of South Moravia Trail map

Further cycling routes near Skalní mlýn:

Cycle route no. 507 Ostrov u Macochy–Nad Svatým Hubertem – 48 km

• Difficulty: moderate
• Marking: road
• Surface type: minor roads, purpose-built tracks
• Surface: asphalt
• Suitable for all bike types

Route: Ostrov u Macochy – Vilémovice – Jedovnice – Bukovinka – Říčky, saddle, Mountain saddle – U Tří javorů – Vítovice – Rousínov – Rousínovec – Němčany – Hodějice – Heršpice – Nad Svatým Hubertem

‍Map of cycle route no. 507

Cycle route no. 5077 Adamov – Jedovnice – 16 km

• Difficulty: moderate
• Marking: road
• Surface type: secondary roads, purpose-built tracks
• Surface: asphalt
• Suitable for all bike types

Route: Adamov – Josefov Valley – Křtiny Arboretum – Jedovnice

‍Map of cycle route no. 5077

Cycle route no. 5079 Balcarka Cave – Jedovnice – 9 km

• Difficulty: moderate
• Marking: road
• Surface type: secondary roads, local and purpose-built tracks
• Surface: asphalt, compacted and loose surface
• Suitable for MTB and trekking bikes

Route: Ostrov u Macochy – Balcarka Cave – Senetářov – Kotvrdovice – Jedovnice

‍Map of cycle route no. 5079

Cycle route no. 5080 Jedovnice – Holštejn – 18.5 km

• Difficulty: moderate
• Marking: road
• Surface type: secondary roads, local and purpose-built tracks
• Surface: asphalt, compacted and loose surface
• Suitable for MTB and trekking bikes

Route: Jedovnice – Podomí – Krásensko – Kojál – Lipovec – Holštejn

‍Map of cycle route no. 5080

Cycle route no. 5081 Blansko – Jedovnice – 21 km

• Difficulty: moderate
• Marking: road
• Surface type: minor roads, purpose-built tracks
• Surface: asphalt, compacted surface
• Suitable for MTB and trekking bikes

Route: Blansko – Klepačov – Nad Olomučany – Pod Habrůvkou – Křtiny – Bukovina – Proklest – Jedovnice

‍Map of cycle route no. 5081

Cycle route no. 5119 Nový Hrad – Jedovnice – 11 km

• Difficulty: moderate
• Road marking
• Surface type: purpose-built tracks
• Surface: asphalt, compacted surface
• Suitable for MTB and trekking bikes, also for road bikes in dry conditions

Route: Nový Hrad – junction by the spring – Nový Hrad castle – Nad Olomučany – Rudice – Jedovnice

‍Map of cycle route no. 5119