Zástřizly can be explored through several very different themes: traces of an autobahn planned during the Second World War, the history of a former fortress and hiking trails that start in Zástřizly. A green hiking trail leads to Stará Cihelka; a circular hike passes through Studený žleb towards Vlčák and back. For your stay, you can choose between technical history, local history and different hiking ideas.
Technical history and the former fortress
The municipality contains traces of the construction of an autobahn planned but never completed during the Second World War, including three almost-finished bridges. The autobahn was originally intended to connect Brno and Zlín. This means the history is linked not just to a plan, but also to actual structures in the municipality. For travellers interested in technical history, this offers a distinctive way to explore the area.
The former fortress of Zástřizly was first mentioned in 1417. It probably lost its function in the 17th or 18th century, after which it fell into disrepair. During construction work at the school in 1899, massive stone foundations and extensive underground rooms were discovered, probably the remains of the fortress. The dates represent different phases: the early mention, the decline, which can only be dated approximately, and a later discovery during construction work. This places the fortress’s history in context without conflating the 1899 discovery with its earlier use.
Stará Cihelka and hiking trails
The bridge now known as “Stará Cihelka” is also called “Kamenný most” or “Cihlový most.” It is a stone bridge built of bricks in the late 19th century and is located in a wooded valley. The arched opening contains a room that served as accommodation for forestry workers in the 1950s. A green hiking trail leads from Zástřizly to the bridge.
Another hiking option is a circular route through Studený žleb towards Vlčák and back to Zástřizly. Through Studený žleb, the hike follows green trail markers to the Nad Studeným žlebem junction. The main difference between the two routes described is their course: the trail to Stará Cihelka leads to a bridge as its destination, while the circular route returns to Zástřizly. Trail markings and conditions may change; check the latest information before setting out.
Chřiby as a landscape setting
Zástřizly lies within the Chřiby Protected Landscape Area, which protects, among other things, species-rich beech forests. The Chřiby landscape is highly varied in its terrain; its highest point is Brdo, at 587 metres. These regional features add a broader landscape setting to the local history. The protected beech forests and the area’s distinctive terrain are part of the character of the Chřiby, while Brdo, with its elevation, provides a specific reference point for understanding the region.
Plan your journey and stay
Stops for onward bus connections are on the main road, 500 metres from the village centre. Check the current timetable for your specific journey. When choosing a holiday apartment in Zástřizly, use your interests as a guide: would you rather focus on traces of autobahn planning and fortress history, or follow one of the hiking routes? This way, you can choose your base according to the themes that interest you most during your stay.
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For the broader travel overview: Okres Kroměříž.
