Valašské Klobouky lies at the northern tip of the Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area and in a valley basin surrounded by hills. In the historic town center, architectural monuments tell stories of several centuries; nearby, a fir-beech primeval forest and several cycling routes connect the town with its landscape. Those planning a stay can focus on the town’s history and textile crafts or on trails through the surrounding area.
Monuments from Several Centuries
The urban conservation area was designated in 1995 and protects valuable architectural monuments in the historic town center. The core of the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross dates from the 1340s. In front of the Old Town Hall stands a stone pillory from the 16th century, one of the oldest surviving pillories in Czechia. The Old Town Hall houses the town museum.
The dates provide a timeline for the town’s architectural and urban history: construction of the church dates back to the 1340s, the pillory is from the 16th century, and the conservation area was designated in 1995. The Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius is also an architectural landmark; it was built in the Neo-Gothic style.
Town Museum, Textile Crafts and Hubert Gessner
Červený dům is the second building of the town museum. Its exhibition presents clothmaking, as well as linen production and dyeing. A working loom is located in the Soukenická jizba. Demonstrations may vary depending on the visit. Both the processes on display and the specific piece of equipment are part of the building’s focus on textiles.
The offering on Hubert Gessner’s architecture comprises two complementary exhibitions. The first is in the town museum on the square, in the Old Town Hall building. Opening arrangements may vary seasonally; check the latest information before your visit. Gessner also features in the town’s history beyond these exhibitions: Bratmannova Vila was designed by him and is among the first new buildings in Valašské Klobouky after the 1896 fire. Gessner designed Josef Bratmann’s house in 1895. The two details emphasize different aspects: architecture after the fire, and a specific year of design.
Landscape and Cycling Routes
The unique Ščúrnica fir-beech primeval forest lies on a ridge above Valašské Klobouky, between the peaks of Královec and Požár. Several routes of different types and lengths are also described to help you find your way around the area. A seven-kilometer loop leads through the surrounding landscape.
A cross-border educational cycling route is 35 kilometers long in total and starts in Valašské Klobouky. The Bevlava Cycle Route includes a section from Valašské Klobouky via Brumov-Bylnice to Svatý Štěpán. The seven-kilometer loop and the 35-kilometer cross-border cycle route therefore offer different scales for planning; the Bevlava section can be identified by the places named along it. Signage and route conditions may change. Check them before your ride.
Outdoor Pool and Apple Juice
The Valašské Klobouky outdoor pool has a swimming pool for adults, a children’s pool with two slides, and a paddling pool for young children. It operates seasonally, and what is available may vary. Check the latest information before your visit.
Moštuj, a cider mill in Valašské Klobouky, offers a culinary connection. It makes apple juices, including flavored varieties. Alongside the architectural and textile themes, the town profile thus includes a specific connection to the processing of regional products.
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