Elevation difference: 193 m
Circuit with shortcut is easy to complete and well suited for families with children.
Long circuit requires higher endurance and physical condition.
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Medieval village Pfaffenschlag
Early Slavs probably inhabited this place, but the original settlement disappeared sometime during the 12th century. At the end of 13th century a Slavonice´s priest built a new colony village on the same place, which was named Pfaffenschlag. The village consisted of more than ten homesteads, which were arranged in two rows, each 140 meters long. There was a little stream that flowed between them. The houses were built of stone (layout : main room with fire place, hall and chamber) and connected with the barns and underground spaces (grain holes, storage holes and cellars. A magistrate and miller held privileged position in the village. The remaining inhabitants were farmers, field owners and peasants, the poorest social class. The crisis of feudalism led to the Hussite wars, during which this medieval village ceased to exist. Then the forest covered the whole village for several centuries until the 1960ieswhen it was revealed during archaeological exploration. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the foundations of buildings and explore the layouts of these medieval residential buildings. This location has both national and European importance.
Kuní
(German Kain)
The first mention of Kuní dates from 1487. In 1890 there were 108 German residents. After 25 years their numbertripled to 342. The village was shaped like a “street village” with houses arranged along the main street with several big homesteads and a school. In 1930 the Kuní area included 66 houses and 302 inhabitants (13 Czechs). It vanished in 1945. Nowadays the remains of cellars, stone water wells and some household equipment can be discovered.
Dětříš
(Dietreichs, Dytrejch )
The first mention about this settlement is from 1579. In 1921 there were 25 houses with 95 inhabitants (8 Czechs). In the center and on theperiphery there wereseveral ponds. For such a small settlement there was a varietyof amenities such as chapel in the center, mill Hammermühle (Ruppmühle) anda sawmill on the stream Pstruhovec.
Pernárec
(Bernharz, Pernarec )
The first mention of this settlement is from 1579 when it was called Bernharz. In 1869 it became part of the municipality Kuní under the new name,Pernarec. In 1921 Pernarecincluded 14 houses and 79 inhabitants (13 Czechs). A base for border guards was located within the area. When they moved away they were instructed to clear away the last remnants of the settlement.
Košlák
(Kokšlák, Kokschlag )
The first mention ofthis settlement is from 1579. In addition toDětříš and Pernárecit was part of municipality Kuní. In 1921, there were 35 people ( 7 Czechs) in 8 buildings arranged in a semicircle. Košlák was the smallestsettlementbut there is a lot to explore in the area. Remains of cellars and stone columns give the place unforgettable atmosphere.
Košťálkov
(Gottschallings)
The first mention ofthis village is from 1579. It was shaped like street village and in 1930, with 246 people (7 Czechs) in 61 houses. In the center was placed chapel of Guardian Angel, a memorial to those killed in the World War I and an elementary school. The village had a gamekeeper’s house, large farm called Gabrielka (Gabrielhof) and Haftl mill (Haftalmühle). After the expulsion of Germans Košťálkovwas re-populated with Czechsfor a short time . Czech children used to play with Austrian children from neighboringKleintaxen and both villages used to have common Holy Mass. Please view the video with the 3D model of village.
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Rajcherov
(Reichers, Rejchýř)
Rajcherov was shaped a like street village, with one side facing the bank of Rajchéřov pond. There used to be 2 large pondsclose to the village. One of them,33 ha Duck pond (BtandTeich) still exists, 40 ha Big Romava pond (Grosse RomauerTeich)has turned into a wetland. The first mention of the village dates from 1487. During the Thirty Years War (1618 – 1648) the village was destroyed and rebuilt several years later. In 1930 there were 220 inhabitants (1 Czech) in 45 houses. There was a small Gothic chapel of st. Michael from 1714 and an elementary school. Farmers, weavers of flax and horsehair, craftsmen and loggers all lived here. A visit to Hadívrch (Snake Hill), close to Rajchéřov, is also recommended. Its highest point is called Výhon (647m). Snake Hill is a stone field richly covered with juniper and blueberry shrubs. In 1987 this place was proclaimed a natural monument due to its esthetical and ecological value.
Staré Hutě
Reingers
In this village is the Museum of history and culture of the Germans living in the area of NováBystřice. You can interpret stories of their life and expulsion in 1945 by reviewing the historical documents, exhibits, and photographs. You can also take a virtual tripthrough the vanished village Romava.
Reingers is also known asHanfdorf, whichmeans Hemp village. Hemp is a traditional product that was grown, processed and used in this region for centuries. The local Museum of Hemp introduces you to traditional and non-traditional products from this crop.
Romava
(Roma)
The first mention of this village dates back to 1375. Fifty-five years later Romavawas destroyed by Hussites and in 1645 it was destroyed again by Swedes during Thirty Years War. Every time the village came back to life thanks to hardworking farmers,but further development was hindered by difficult conditions and itsposition on the border-line. That is why it used to be called “Desert”. The village was located along the bank of theRomavamill pond. There was a mill, saw mill, chapel of Holy Cross and school in the heart of village. Farmers, craftsmen, loggers, knitters and stonemasons lived here. In 1930 Romava counted 64 houses with 246 inhabitants (10 Czechs). In1945a base for Border Guardswas located here. A 3D video of the village Romavacan be see in the Museum of Expulsion in the village Reingers.
Leštnice
The first mention of the village dates from 1399. In 1921 there were50 residents (12 Czechs) in 12 houses. Leštnice was situated exactly on the border with Austria. In the center of Leštnice used to be small pond, next to it the oldest wooden church in Moravia. The only reminders of the former village are the fruit trees that bloom every spring.