The sound of the forest, the splash of the waves on the shore of the pond and a breath of peace in the middle of nature. This is how the Brand recreational area on the outskirts of Svitavy welcomes you, where you can go for relaxation, exploration and active moments. You can take advantage of a 12-kilometre cycle route with an easy elevation profile, which even children can easily manage. A fitness trail and an outdoor gym complete the range of sports activities, and there are also routes for wheelchair users. There are also natural attractions such as a flooded sandpit or the springs of the Svitava River, where you can follow a nature trail. The ideal place to relax is in the gazebo at the Mother Bee Memorial, at the public picnic area or on the banks of the Rosnička pond. You can also take a boat ride on its surface. For the little ones, there are playgrounds or a new adventure trail guided by Sváťa the elf. During a walk through eight interactive stations, children will rescue the enchanted Swan Princess.
Brand - cycle trail (0.1 km) Information on altitude: start - 464 m (maximum), end - 464 m (minimum)
Brand - cycle trail (0.6 km) Information on altitude: start - 483 m (minimum), end - 496 m (maximum)
Brand - cycle trail (11.4 km) Information on altitude: start - 444 m (minimum), end - 444 m (minimum), ascended - 67 m, descended - 47 m, maximum - 509 m
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Sváťa's Adventure Trail
Sváťa's Adventure Trail
Set out with the elf Sváťa to rescue the enchanted Swan Princess. Enjoy eight interactive stations and lots of fun!
Jan Palach Park with a Memorial to Oskar Schindler
Jan Palach Park with a Memorial to Oskar Schindler
The park in the vicinity of the splendid Langer's Villa is full of quiet corners suitable for relaxation during a sightseeing walk. There is also a Memorial to Oskar Schindler, which is situated directly opposite his birth house.
You can enjoy a unique show of architectural styles if you visit Svitavy. One of the longest squares in the country will take you through history from the Renaissance and Baroque through Classicism and Art Nouveau to 20th century architecture.
A wide range of interesting facts about the life of the town, its personalities and the whole region is presented by the Svitava Museum. Do you know what Oskar Schindler is famous for, when the first automatic washing machine was made or how big the local carved nativity scene is?
The attractive environment of the forest with springing water is accessible by wooden walkways and footbridges. The path through the forest will introduce you to the local fauna and flora. A number of interactive elements provide fun and education for your children.
Shrouded in medieval legends, the royal castle of Svojanov will tell you many secrets of ancient times. Stroll through the Gothic gardens, visit the Empire Palace and the Armourers' House. The sharp castle tower offers you a breathtaking view of the Křetínka valley.
You can visit the kingdom of steam locomotives, trucks and many different machines in the Mladějov museum. The highlight of the visit will be a ride on a narrow gauge train to the former mines on Hřebečský Ridge.
A small piece of Italy seems to have been imprinted into the architecture of Litomyšl's Renaissance jewel. The castle, which will enchant you with thousands of sgraffito decorations on the facade and a unique Classicist theatre, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.
