ヴァイタースフェルトの峡谷・トップ5

Beautifully situated, well-maintained hiking trails

The Taffatal path is very difficult and in places dangerous, but the area is very beautiful. I was shocked that this route is considered easy.

The Swedes decided to cut off the water source in order to quench the thirst of the castle garrison. They tried to dig a canal and divert the river water out of the reach of the water towers. That is what the legend says. In March 2013, geologists explored the terrain of the rocky meander and found numerous transverse cracks. They found that the stone slabs are of different thickness and strength, and that is why the rock blocks slide down into the valley. In reality, the Swedes were unable to take the castle, so they plundered the manor, damaged the church, destroyed the iron ore mine near the village of Hamry and retreated to Znojmo.

The so-called Swede's Moat - a sight of the Vranov massif is a rocky ravine located behind the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The moat is believed to be man-made due to the traces of stone mining. During the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648), Vranov (Frein) was occupied and badly affected by General Torstenson's troops. The troops moved to Vranov after their victory in the Battle of Jankov. An old legend says: the inhabitants of Vranov hid in the forest, others - including the priest - hid in the fortified castle. The castle was bravely protected by the garrison and imperial reinforcements. The Swedes besieged the castle in vain from the slopes to the south. Stone balls can still be found on the southern walls today. The weak point of the otherwise stable castle was the lack of water. Due to the rocky ground, it was not possible to dig a well here. Water was lifted directly from the river.

Romantic path next to the small but wild Kajabach.

Here you hike along meadow and forest paths along the Taffa, which winds its way through the valley, and are surprised by gigantic rock formations. Fallen trees, weirs, ruins, beavers, bridges over islands, there is a lot to discover, very idyllic! Good footwear is necessary, sometimes slippery on stones and leaves when wet, fallen trees have to be avoided or climbed over, not suitable for strollers, no place to stop for refreshments along the way.

A pleasure for well-being in every season. Sometimes, especially after rain, there are passages that should be approached with caution.

Very idyllic and beautiful