Sloup is the northern gateway to the Moravian Karst Protected Landscape Area. The Sloupsko-Šošůvské Caves are considered the town’s biggest tourist attraction. Above ground, the isolated Hřebenáč rock and the Propástka educational trail also highlight the area’s natural features. Other attractions include the late Baroque pilgrimage church of Kostel Panny Marie Bolestné and the Kůlna archaeological cave. The sights offer different points of interest: geology and landscape alongside religious architecture, archaeology and cycling routes.

Caves and landscape

The Sloupsko-Šošůvské Caves are a two-level cave system formed by the erosion of the Sloupský potok stream. The isolated Hřebenáč rock dominates the entrance area. The Propástka educational trail leads from the caves along the Sloupský potok, past Hřebenáč, to Propástka. Its route connects the caves, stream and rock with a named destination. This offers two ways to experience Sloup’s natural attractions: as a geologically formed cave system and as a landscape along the educational trail.

All the other publicly accessible caves in the Moravian Karst, including the Macocha Gorge, are easily reached from Sloup by hiking trails. For 2026, information from the cave administration also lists the “Po stopách Nagela” adventure route near the Sloupsko-Šošůvské Caves. Participation conditions may change; check them in advance if you plan to take the route. In addition to the local caves and educational trail, other cave destinations in the karst can help guide your trip planning.

Pilgrimage church and archaeology

The late Baroque pilgrimage church of Kostel Panny Marie Bolestné was built between 1751 and 1754. Its façade is flanked by two imposing towers, each 40 metres high. An older part of the complex, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, built before 1730, survives as an extension of the church. The vault is decorated with paintings by the Viennese artist Kašpar Sambach. Together, the construction dates, older chapel, towers and vault paintings offer several specific points of reference for understanding the church’s architecture.

Kůlna Cave adds a different kind of history to the picture: it is an archaeological site where Neanderthal skeletal remains were found. In contrast to the building history of the pilgrimage church, the focus here is on an archaeological find. Those interested in cultural history will find that Sloup offers not only religious architecture but also a distinct archaeological attraction.

Cycling routes as another reason to visit

Sloup is a hub for local and long-distance cycling routes. This broadens the range of options beyond caves and culture, adding an active perspective. The main attractions can be clearly distinguished when planning a trip: the Sloupsko-Šošůvské Caves and the educational trail focus on geology and landscape, the pilgrimage church on religious architecture, Kůlna on archaeology, and the cycling routes on exploring by bike. This makes it easy to choose Sloup based on the themes you want to shape your stay around.

Discover more destinations: Ráječko, Závist, Krhov, Bukovina, Olomučany, Kozárov, Vysočany U Blanska, Šošůvka.

For the broader travel overview: Blansko District.