Křekov combines a striking location in the valley of the Křekovský potok stream with memorial sites in the village and destinations in the surrounding area. For orientation, it is worth distinguishing between the memorial sites in Křekov itself and the nearby chapels or natural areas. The village’s history includes a sandstone cross erected in 1906 and a memorial to the victims of the fascist occupation; Podskaličí adds a landscape perspective to these themes.
Valley, mountain foothills, and protected landscape
Křekov lies in the valley of the Křekovský potok stream and at the northern foot of Vysoká, which is 642 metres high. The village is also on the edge of the Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area. These three geographical references complement one another: the stream places Křekov in the valley, Vysoká indicates its location at the foot of the mountain, and the protected area provides a broader landscape setting. Together, they give a more precise picture than any single description of the landscape.
Memorial sites in Křekov
The village square is home to the sandstone cross erected in 1906, a monument of local importance. It has been restored. Another memorial in Křekov commemorates the victims of the fascist occupation. Marie and Josef Kolařík died at the Mauthausen concentration camp on 24 October 1942. The dates serve different purposes: 1906 is the year the cross was erected, while 24 October 1942 is the date of Marie and Josef Kolařík’s deaths. For the cross, the focus is on its material, precise location, and restoration; for the occupation memorial, it is the occasion being commemorated.
Chapels in the surrounding area
The nearby Hložecká Chapel commemorates the Tatar invasion of 1663 and the Kuruc Wars of 1704 to 1711. The dates mark two distinct historical references: an event and a period spanning several years. The Chapel of Panny Marie – Královny míru stands on Hložec Hill, two kilometres from Křekov. It was completed in 1953 on the site of an older Baroque chapel. The Hložecká Chapel focuses on the events being commemorated, while Panny Marie – Královny míru is notable for its location and building history.
Podskaličí and the white-flowered crocus
The nearby Podskaličí Nature Monument is a valley meadow whose character has largely been shaped by human use. The white-flowered crocus (Crocus albiflorus) grows there. Podskaličí is one of two areas in the Valašskokloboucko region designated for the protection of this species; the other is the Smolinka Nature Monument. The comparison with Smolinka shows that crocus conservation in the Valašskokloboucko region is not limited to Podskaličí. In this way, the specific valley meadow and the regional conservation context are linked.
Accommodation information
The official directory of services provided by the municipality of Křekov is a starting point for information about accommodation options. If you are looking for a place to stay, you can start there and then check the details of a specific offer. The memorial sites and nearby landscape destinations offer different points of interest for planning your stay.
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For the main travel overview: Zlín District.
