Sloup in Moravian Karst

How to get to Sloup? 

► ON FOOT: The shortest route goes on foot via the Křenka trail and past the upper viewing bridge of Macocha Abyss and the Koňský spád viewpoint. The path climbs uphill (over 260 m elevation gain), so even though it's just under 8.5 km, allow more than 2.5 hours. The entire route follows the yellow hiking trail.
Route link on mapy.cz → on foot from Skalní mlýn to Sloup

► BY CAR: From Hotel Skalní mlýn, you can drive to Sloup in about 20 minutes (17 km). The route goes via Blansko-Lažánky, Vilémovice and Ostrov u Macochy.
Route link on mapy.cz → by car from Skalní mlýn to Sloup

►BY BIKE: There is also a paved cycle path leading directly from the hotel to Sloup. It is 9 km long, with no car traffic, making it perfectly safe for families with children. The route passes through Punkva Gorge and Pustý Gorge, and you'll ride past Punkva Caves along the way.
Route link on mapy.cz → by bike from Skalní mlýn to Sloup

► BY BUS: You can also reach Sloup by public transport. First take a bus to Blansko – during the season, line 226 (the Krasobus) runs this route; outside the season, line 222 goes to Blansko (board at the DSB slevárna stop). From Blansko, bus line 233 runs directly to Sloup.

What to do in Sloup? 

Sloup-Šošůvka Caves 

The main attraction in Sloup is undoubtedly the caves. You can join a standard guided tour or opt for an adventure tour. More at: Sloup-Šošůvka Caves.

Nature trail connecting the cave exit and entrance

A short circular route (~1 km) with several information boards explaining the local geology, palaeontology, flora and fauna.

Rock faces and climbing

Around Sloup you'll find impressive limestone towers: Hřebenáč, Staré skály, Žíznivá skála, Otec, Matka a Syn –