Zubří combines quiet cycling routes and short walks with a village history shaped by the chapel festival and local customs. The landscape around the village lies at an altitude of 500 to 800 metres, is gently rolling, and is mostly covered by coniferous forests.
Cycling in Peaceful Surroundings
There are numerous quiet, lightly trafficked routes suitable for cycling around Zubří. This selection makes cycling a distinct focus for a trip alongside the local hiking trails; you can give each a different emphasis depending on your preferred plans for the day. Those who want to spend time outdoors will find a focus here that is not limited to a single excursion.
On Foot: Short Trails and a Loop
Zubří lies on a blue-marked hiking trail in the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area. The local hiking trails are mostly short, have moderate climbs, and pass through peaceful, picturesque countryside. An approximately seven-kilometre circular route through the natural surroundings also starts in Zubří. It heads towards Zuberský rybník; there, it also follows the route of the “Po stopách posledního vlka” educational trail.
This gives you a clear distinction when planning your day: the local hiking trails are mostly short, while the circular route offers a defined distance of around seven kilometres. You can choose your hiking plans according to the distance you want to cover, without treating the short trails and the longer loop as the same.
Chapel and Local Customs
The Zuberská kaplička was consecrated on 25 September 1904. Since 1968, a service has regularly been held there on the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul; on that day, the residents of Zubří celebrate the Zuberer pilgrimage. The consecration reflects the chapel’s history, while the service and pilgrimage connect the feast day with a local tradition.
The Masopust masked procession is also part of the village’s cultural history: its tradition was revived in 2001. During the procession, the masked participants go through every house in Zubří accompanied by music. Martinské hody follows a different rhythm. It is celebrated on the Sunday closest to the feast of Saint Martin, but does not take place every year. If you want to plan your trip around these celebrations, check in advance whether Martinské hody will take place in your chosen year.
Technical and Cultural Traces
In the garden of house No. 12, towards Pohledec, stands a small technical monument, almost hidden by the treetops: a windmill dating from the 1930s. It was formerly used to pump water and supply the entire property, including the garden. During the war, it was also used temporarily to grind flour. Its history shows how the facility’s function shifted between supplying water to the property and its temporary wartime use.
The “Stopa Járy Cimrmana” was created by children from the Černé ovce camp, second session, at Bidláky. It was ceremonially unveiled on 16 August 2006 at “Téčko” behind the BVV. Along with the chapel, windmill, and local customs, its story adds further historical connections to Zubří alongside the nature trails.
Discover more destinations: Kundratice, Račín, Svratka, Dolní Heřmanice, Sněžné, Věstín, Uhřínov, Březejc.
For the overview of the wider area: Žďár nad Sázavou District.
