An accessible dwelling carved into sandstone, a permanent exhibition on local history and the Maštale Nature Reserve give Zderaz a range of things to explore. For routes to the Pivnice Natural Monument, specific access conditions are also important.

Sandstone and Local History

Zderaz’s largest accessible dwelling carved into sandstone comprises a living area and a stable. A replica of a historic clay oven is also on display there. The different areas make the site interesting beyond its construction: the living area and stable are both part of this place.

A smaller accessible cellar features a photo exhibition about Zderaz’s preserved cellars. The permanent exhibition at Zderazský domeček offers a different perspective on the village. It covers the village’s history, including washing, farming, weaving and skiing. Zderazský domeček is in the village centre, on the main road towards Skuteč and Nové Hrady.

The Chapel of St John of Nepomuk is also one of Zderaz’s important monuments. Together with the dwelling and exhibitions, it shows the variety of local cultural themes: built heritage, village history and a single monument each offer a distinct focus.

Maštale and the Routes near Pivnice

The Maštale Nature Reserve extends across the cadastral area of Zderaz and covers 1,083.6 hectares. It features rolling terrain and significant Upper Cretaceous sandstone formations, particularly glauconitic Cenomanian sandstones. Maštale is therefore a vast natural area, while other named destinations concern individual formations or routes.

Zderaz is a starting point for visiting the Pivnice Natural Monument. Until 22 May 2030, public access is restricted to the waymarked tourist route. In 2026, Pivnice was temporarily closed due to a landslide and ongoing damage to the gorge walls. Check current access conditions before setting out.

The Pivnická Trail is a 22.4-kilometre circular route through the Pivnice rock gorge and Zderaz. The Zderaz–Pivnice–Zderaz route starts in Zderaz on blue cycle route No. 8 towards Dolany, then goes through the gorge and back to the blue cycle route and Zderaz. When taking this route, bear in mind the difficult terrain and the possibility of more difficult access when water levels are high. For planning, note the Pivnická Trail’s length of 22.4 kilometres; for the Zderaz–Pivnice–Zderaz route, take its course, difficult terrain and potentially more difficult access at high water levels into account.

More Nature Spots around Polanka

The natural rock formation Zajíc, with its statue of a hare, is near Zderaz. Waymarked routes lead there from Zderaz or from the trail junction by the Polanka cottage. These two starting points provide clear directions for anyone wishing to visit the rock formation.

The Kapalice spring is about 500 metres from the Polanka cottage. A waymarked path to the spring is suitable for cyclists and small children. The marked path to Kapalice is suitable for cyclists and small children; this cannot be assumed to apply to other routes in the area.

Kúpadla is near Zderaz, between Zderaz and the Polanka cottage. It consists of three small ponds arranged one above the other. The natural rock formation Kazatelna is also in the area around the Polanka cottage, between Polanka and Bor u Skutče, and a cycle route passes by it. This compact area offers a range of specific destinations: rock formations, a spring and small ponds.

Discover more destinations: Žumberk, Úherčice, Studnice, Dědová, Lozice, Přestavlky, Vrbatův Kostelec, Kněžice

For the overview of the wider region: Chrudim District.