Ronovecký Forest lies within the cadastral area of the municipality of Kojetín. A marked hiking trail runs through the forest, connecting Havlíčkův Brod with Chotěboř. The natural spring Prdlavka is also in Kojetín; the ruins of Ronovec Castle stretch between Dolní Krupá, Břevnice and Kojetín. The themes of a stay therefore range from forest and hiking to a castle with a medieval history.

Forest trails and outdoor activities

Ronovecký Forest is a popular place for walks and excursions. The named endpoints show that the marked hiking trail connects two places, while walks and excursions focus on the forest itself. When planning, you can therefore choose the hiking trail as a destination in its own right or make the forest the focus of an excursion.

The area around Kojetín is also suitable for cycling and mushroom picking. This adds other leisure interests to hiking. If you would like to plan your stay around outdoor activities, you can choose between the marked hiking trail, walks and excursions in Ronovecký Forest, and cycling and mushroom picking in the surrounding area.

Prdlavka Spring

Prdlavka is a natural spring in Kojetín. In 2007, it was voted Spring of the Year in the region. This award provides a distinct historical point of reference for the natural site. Prdlavka lies on a yellow tourist trail, a few hundred metres from the Ve Žlabě signpost, on the way to Ronovec Castle. The spring is accessible by footpath; as trail conditions can change, check them before your visit.

Different place names can help with orientation: Havlíčkův Brod and Chotěboř mark the endpoints of the marked hiking trail through the forest. Ve Žlabě is the reference point for the spring’s location. This makes it possible to consider the hiking connection and the information about Prdlavka as separate aids to travel planning.

Ronovec Castle and its ruins

Ronovec was an early Gothic castle and is now in ruins. It stretches between Dolní Krupá, Břevnice and Kojetín and dates from the 13th century. “Early Gothic” places the castle in its historical context, while “ruins” describes its present condition. Together, these terms provide a brief way to distinguish its period of construction from its later state.

In 1544, the castle was abandoned when its then resident moved permanently to a fortress in Dolní Krupá. Ronovec’s history therefore includes both its dating to the 13th century and the specific turning point of 1544. The resident’s move is linked to the castle’s abandonment; no role beyond that of a resident is attributed to them.

Which focus suits your trip?

If you mainly want to spend time outdoors, you can choose the forest, the marked hiking trail and other activities in the area. For an interest in history, Ronovec offers a different focus: the early Gothic castle, its dating to the 13th century and its abandonment in 1544 mark different aspects of its past. Prdlavka adds another dimension as a natural spring that received a regional award in 2007. You can choose Kojetín based on your own interest in hiking, other outdoor activities or history.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Havlíčkův Brod.