Makov’s character reveals itself between the valley and the panoramic views: Makov is a forest settlement in a valley between two rocky ridges, and Křivánčí vrch near Makov offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. The village also has local cultural history, film connections and a cycling tour that places Makov on a longer route. These themes offer different ways to include the village in your stay: scenery and views, individual historical connections, or a full-day cycling trip. When choosing Makov as a destination, you can first consider whether the view from Křivánčí vrch, the chapel’s history or the cycling route is your main focus. The cycling tour is planned as a full-day trip; the other themes offer their own local points of interest.
Valley, Nature Park and Views
Parts of Makov’s cadastral area belong to the Halasovo Kunštátsko Nature Park. The nature park was established in 1980 and revised in 1994. The partial designation is important for understanding the geography: the nature park does not automatically include the entire cadastral area. The nature park and Křivánčí vrch offer different points of focus: one refers to the landscape area, the other to a specific viewpoint near Makov. This makes it possible to distinguish the village’s landscape setting from a particular viewpoint.
Křivánčí vrch near Makov is a hill popular for excursions, with panoramic views of the surrounding area. In clear weather, you can also see Praděd, the Drahanská vrchovina highlands and the Kojál transmitter. Weather conditions matter especially if you are interested in distant views: visibility of these three sights is explicitly dependent on clear weather. The names give the panorama a specific frame—a named peak, the Drahanská vrchovina highlands and a transmitter. The hill is a local point of reference for travellers who want to understand Makov through its landscape and far-reaching views. The viewpoint is associated with named sights, while the nature park concerns the partial inclusion of the cadastral area.
Chapel and Local History
The Chapel of the Holy Trinity in Makov dates from 1857 and is designated a cultural monument. Its history combines a specific date with its official cultural designation. The Makovská kaple also has its own title: “Roof of the Year 1997” (“Střecha roku 1997”). The year is part of this title and should not be confused with the construction date of 1857. The chapel-related references therefore include both a construction date and a later title—two different historical details that do not refer to the same event.
Makov on the Cycling Tour
Allow a full day for the cycling tour from Rozseč via Makov and Petrov and back to Kunštát. This time frame applies to the route as a whole, not just Makov. This distinction is important when planning your day around the tour: the time given describes the entire route, not the length of a stay in the village. Makov lies between Rozseč and Petrov on the route; Kunštát is the destination. If you would rather focus on individual local highlights than a full cycling tour, the viewpoint and the chapel’s history offer a different focus. The route links the named places in a full-day trip.
Film Connections in Makov
The series “Četnické humoresky” also features scenes associated with Makov. The scene “Před stavením” from the episode “Hypnotizér” is attributed to house No. 15 in Makov. By contrast, the scene “Vozidla před domem” is attributed to a road behind Makov in the direction of Sychotín in the Blansko District. The location details are not interchangeable: the first names a house with a house number in the village, while the second identifies a road behind Makov towards Sychotín. As historical film connections, they complement the landscape and chapel themes with another aspect of local history.
Discover more destinations: Kunštát, Dlouhá Lhota, Zbraslavec, Okrouhlá, Dolní Lhota, Velenov, Křtěnov, Ostrov U Macochy.
For the broader travel overview: Blansko District.
