Autumn trip to Peperek hill in Highlands

Trip to the Peperek hill near Žďár nad Sázavou

Starting point

We left the car in the village of Najdek. There is a small parking lot near the pension Nejdek where you can leave your car.
 

Description of the hike

When we arrived in Najdek, the weather was still inverted and the surrounding countryside was drowning in fog. Fortunately, this was about to change. In the village we joined the red tourist trail and set off on our hike. The very first visit to the forest brought a problem - a huge number of mushrooms, which some members of the expedition could not leave alone. And so our journey was very long.

From the village of Najdek we continued along the path to the mammoth statue by sculptor Michal Olšiak. From there it is only a short walk to the Split Rock. Here the climbers enjoyed a great rock climbing. We continued on to the village of Šlakhamry. Behind this village there is a small rest area on the border of Bohemia and Moravia. We continued along the forest asphalt road, but soon turned onto a forest trail. By then the sun was shining and the autumn forest was playing with all its colours. We climbed up the trail for a while until we found ourselves in a saddle between rock blocks. From here, a short detour leads to the top of Peperek Hill and the Devil's Stone rock pinnacle. Here we had a snack and enjoyed the beautiful autumn day.

Then we returned to the trail and continued on along the yellow trail. Soon we turned onto the forest asphalt trail. However, we mostly walked off this path because the woods were full of mushrooms and it was impossible to resist. After about 1.5 km we left the forest asphalt road and started to return to the village of Najdek along the dirt road. Slowly it was getting dark and we were offered beautiful views of the countryside as the sun set. The dirt road eventually led us back to the village of Najdek where we had parked the car.
 

Difficulty

A very pleasant and easy trip in the surroundings of Žďár nad Sázavou. Mostly on marked paths. There is no steep climb. The path is a mix - forest paths, asphalt roads, dirt roads. Just something from everyone. Ideal route for families with children or for a trip with a dog.
 

Water availability

We did not come across any spring or well on the trail. There was no restaurant or pub. Therefore, it is necessary to have your own supply of liquids.
 

Mountain peaks

From the Peperek hill 675 m above sea level, views are not possible due to overgrown trees. Nice views of the countryside are offered by part of the route along the dirt roads above the village of Nejdek.
 

Danger

The route is absolutely safe and easy. It's good to watch out for passing cyclists, but otherwise it's a relaxing trip with all the trimmings.
 

Food

There are no refreshments or pubs on the route. Therefore, it is good to have some snacks of your own.
 

Attractions

The main destination of this trip is the landscape around Peperek Hill. This beautiful landscape was declared a natural monument in 1974. The main target of protection is a 300-meter long rocky ridge surrounded by beech-maple forest. The name of the hill comes from the German word Berkwerk. In the 13th century, silver ore was mined in the vicinity, which gave the hill its name. The border between Bohemia and Moravia runs on the top of Peperk.