Rakov: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The built-up area of Rakov is designated as an archaeological area with documented or reasonably anticipated archaeological finds.

History

The presumed medieval settlement area of Rakov is documented. During the reconstruction of the road between Rakov and Býškovice in 1935–1936, prehistoric remains were discovered when the Brána hill was cut through.

Cycle Paths and Landscape

Rakov is one of nine municipalities in the Záhoran microregion. Its cycle route “Through the Land of Wayside Shrines and Memorial Trees” is approximately 33 kilometres long and has 12 rest areas and 23 information boards. In addition, cycle path 5253 connects Všechovice, Horní Újezd, Býškovice, Rakov, Paršovice, Valšovice and Rybáře, a district of Hranice.

Kelčský Javorník is a mountain in the vicinity of Rakov, while Holý vrch is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Rakov. The nearby surroundings also include the Mezicestí [Horní Nětčice] and Boží muka [Malhotice] hills.

Culture and Regional Places

Helfštýn is a 13th-century castle ruin located 13 kilometres from Rakov. The wider regional surroundings of Rakov also include Lešná Chateau, a castle, Lukov Castle Ruins, a ruin, as well as the Holešov Castle Park.

Events

The Municipality of Rakov invited families with children to a “Holiday Afternoon” on 15 August 2026 from 3:00 p.m. at the outdoor recreation area in Rakov. The Opatovice–Rakov Hunting Association held sports shooting competitions, as it does every year.

Other places: Prosenice, Hustopeče Nad Bečvou, Lobodice, Špičky, Prerau, Horní Nětčice, Beňov, Kojetín

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Přerov.