Šošůvka: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Sloupsko-šošůvské–Kůlna cave system is the longest publicly accessible cave system in the Czech Republic; the visitor route is over 3 km long.

Caves and Karst

The protected karst area of the Sloupsko-šošůvské Caves lies in the Devonian limestones of the northern Moravian Karst. It protects cave systems such as the Sloupsko-šošůvské Caves and Kůlna, the swallow holes of the Sloupský potok stream, other karst formations, paleontological sites, and the associated cave, rock, and forest communities. The protected area of the Sloupsko-šošůvské Caves covers the cadastral areas of Sloup v Moravském krasu and Šošůvka. The boundary of the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area runs through Šošůvka.

Geology and Traces of Quarrying

The Na Bradinách geological site is freely accessible; by car, it can be reached to within 250 m. The abandoned Na Bradinách limestone quarry exposes light-gray, massive Vilémovice limestones of the Macocha Formation. A torso of a round lime kiln near Šošůvka at the abandoned Na Bradinách limestone quarry documents the former quarrying activity in the area.

Trails, Viewpoints, and Springs

A red-marked hiking trail leads from Šošůvka to the Sloupsko-šošůvské Caves. The viewpoint on Helišova skála offers a good view of Šošůvka and the surrounding area. In the vicinity of Šošůvka, the Na Troubkách spring served as a drinking-water source for a nearby castle.

Culture and Local History

The Chapel of Saint Wenceslas and Saint Agnes of Bohemia in Šošůvka was built in 2002 and designed by architect Monika Sirná.

The traditional Václavské hody celebrations in Šošůvka take place at the end of September. Many residents take part wearing their own traditional costumes from the Horácko region.

The history of House No. 45 in Šošůvka, an agricultural farmstead, begins in 1812.

Other Places

Other local pages: Kuničky, Bedřichov U Lysic, Černá Hora, Dlouhá Lhota, Krhov, Vážany, Sloup V Moravském Krasu, Žďár U Blanska.

To the main travel overview: Blansko District.