Borek offers several distinct points of interest for planning a trip: a cycling route through the village, the village green with its chapel and centuries-old lime trees, and the flooded former Lom Borek quarry. These features appeal to different interests—from cycling and local history to scuba diving.
Landscape and Trails
The landscape around Borek is characterised by forests and farmland. The Iron Mountains (Železné hory) stretch to the northeast, providing a clear point of reference for getting your bearings in the region. The “Cesta poznání” educational trail also passes through Borek, offering a distinct walking route alongside the cycling connections.
Cycling in Borek
The Štoky–Třemošnice cycling route passes through Borek. It connects Třemošnice and Štoky and is 58.5 kilometres long in total. This distance refers to the entire route, so the specific course is relevant when planning an individual section. Most of the route follows existing Class I and II roads. Route details, signs and road conditions may change; check the current route before setting off.
A cycle path connecting Borek with the district of Ostružno was built in 2012. The two connections provide different planning information: the route between Třemošnice and Štoky has named endpoints and a total length, while the path to Ostružno connects to a district and has a stated construction year.
Village Green and Local History
The chapel on Borek’s village green was built in 1913 using funds raised through a public collection. Centuries-old lime trees also shape the same village green. Together, they connect architectural history with the character of the square: the chapel’s history includes its exact year of construction and the public collection, while the trees have shaped the village green for centuries.
Borek is also home to an old stone limestone cross bearing a short inscription in Gothic script. Its material and lettering provide a different point of interest from the chapel and lime trees, adding another tangible connection to the village’s history.
Lom Borek and Getting There
The flooded former Lom Borek quarry is used for scuba diving. It is the most popular tourist destination in the area around Borek. Its former use as a quarry and its current flooded state connect the history of the landscape with a present-day activity. If you plan to scuba dive, check the current conditions in advance, as operator rules may change.
Borek is connected to car and bus traffic via road II/345. If you plan to travel by bus, please check the service and timetable for your travel date in advance. When choosing where to stay, it helps to decide what matters most to you: the routes offer different cycling options, the village green and cross represent local history, and the quarry is a place for scuba diving. This will help you decide whether Borek suits the interests that will shape your trip.
Discover more destinations: Lipnice Nad Sazavou, Slavětín, Květinov, Rušinov, Jedlá, Štoky, Herálec, Boňkov
For the broader travel overview: Havlíčkův Brod District.
