Basic information about the trail
Embark on an unforgettable journey along the Cyril and Methodius Route from Bojkovice to Maršov, following the blue and green tourist markers of the Czech Hiking Club. Starting in Bojkovice, a town known for its historical architecture and vibrant local culture, the trail leads you through the serene village of Přečkovice, offering picturesque views of rolling hills and lush greenery. Continuing on the green trail, you’ll reach Luhačovice, a renowned spa town famous for its mineral springs, beautiful parks, and elegant spa buildings, perfect for a relaxing break. The trail then takes you to Polichno, a small village rich in history, where you can enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere. Your journey concludes in Maršov, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of the Czech countryside, offering stunning views and a tranquil environment. This trail not only provides breathtaking scenic beauty but also allows you to discover the rich cultural heritage of the region. With well-marked paths, the Cyril and Methodius Route ensures a safe and enjoyable hiking experience. Plan your hike today and experience the natural and cultural treasures!
What's ahead of us?
Starting point: Bojkovice
Ending point: Maršov
Distance: 21 km
Estimated travel time: 6:39 hours
Difficulty: medium
Altitude: ascent 622 m, descent 565 m
Surface: paved asphalt road, forest and field paths
Critical points: None
Our tip:
For a shorter, unmarked route from Luhačovice to Polichno, follow the local asphalt road along the railway tracks. This road transitions into a cycle path leading to Biskupice. In Biskupice, cross the railway on the left and continue along the main road until you reach the Luhačovice – Uherský Brod crossroads. Cross to the other side and follow the beaten path towards Polichno. At the village’s edge, follow the green tourist sign or the trail of the Cyril and Methodius Route.
What can be seen?
Archaeological, pilgrimage, technical and natural monuments.
Mineral springs
- 763 26 Luhačovice
- www.lazneluhacovice.cz
- info@lazneluhacovice.cz
- +420 577 682 111
Mineral springs in Luhačovice
Luhačovice offers a unique wealth – natural healing springs. Lázně Luhačovice manages Vincentka and 8 other mineral springs. Luhačovice mineral waters have a high content of mineral substances and excellent free carbon dioxide outgassing. Their temperature ranges between 10 and 14°C. They are considered to be among the most effective in Europe. They help in the spa treatment of the respiratory system, the musculoskeletal system, the digestive system, the circulatory system, diabetes and recovery after cancer treatment. They are used for drinking cures, inhalation treatments and carbonic baths. Annually, we carry out 80,000 natural carbon dioxide baths and nearly 200,000 inhalations of mineral healing water. The most famous medicinal spring in Luhačovice is Vincentka. Vincentka is the basic inhalation medium in most inhalatories in the Czech Republic. However, its effect directly from the spring is irreplaceable.
Other mineral springs:
Aloiska Spring
Ottovka Spring
The spring of MUDr. František Št’astný
New Jubilee Spring
St. Joseph Spring
Viola Spring
Amandka Spring
Mary Spring
Spa colonnade
- 763 26 Luhačovice
- www.lazneluhacovice.cz
- info@lazneluhacovice.cz
- +420 577 682 111
Spa colonnade in Luhačovice
The spa colonnade in Luhačovice, sometimes also called the Great Colonnade, was built after World War II according to the plans of architect Oskar Poříska. The Spa Colonnade in Luhačovice is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, it is a functionalist work of the Brno architect Oskar Poříska (1897-1982) consisting of three interconnected buildings. These are the Vincentka Hall, the Great Colonnade and the Small Colonnade. The buildings were built on the south side of the spa square between 1947-1951. The work created between 1946 and 1952 integrates the spa centre. The colonnade impresses with its ground plan complemented by glazing and benches. Many shops are located here. The colonnade starts in the area next to Jurkovič’s house and with an elegant curve it progresses to the central spa hall with the Vincentka spring.
The spa colonnade has undergone extensive reconstruction (2018 – 2019), during which the previously inaccessible atria were restored, the glazing was renewed, the colonnade was brightened thanks to skylights, the lighting and mosaic pavement were reconstructed. The spring in the centre of the colonnade has also been restored; previously people could drink the Amandka spring there, now Vincentka is brought in. In the atriums, relaxation areas have been created, where there are gardens for gastronomic establishments, which were previously not on the colonnade.
In the upper gallery you will find a relaxation zone and a permanent interactive exhibition dedicated to the origin and importance of Luhačovice mineral waters. The hall will also be used for cultural and social events.
The House of D. Jurkovič
- Lázeňské náměstí 109 763 26 Luhačovice
- www.lazneluhacovice.cz
- jurkovic@lazneluhacovice.cz
- +420 577 682 111
Dušan Jurkovič House in Luhačovice
In the very heart of the Luhačovice Spa is a national monument and the dominant feature of the town – Jurkovič House. The original mill was rebuilt in 1902 by the well-known architect Dušan Jurkovič into a spa house with accommodation and a balneotherapy centre. The building of the hotel Jurkovičův dům **** is located in a picturesque park near the spa colonnade. After an extensive reconstruction, the house of architect Dušan Jurkovič has retained the character of folk art nouveau and its original beauty. It offers luxurious accommodation in rooms equipped with period furniture, television, telephone, free wired internet and minibar. The hotel’s restaurant serves local and international cuisine. Dietary and vegetarian meals are available.
It is one of the first buildings that Jurkovič created in this picturesque town. He carried out a basic reconstruction of the 18th century ” John’s House” in 1902. He combined these two old buildings into one unit, adding an additional floor and an attic. He gave the whole building a colourful paint job inside and out. In its time, it was called a colourful fairy tale, and nowadays this house is a landmark and the most beautiful building in Luhačovice. The house was named after Count John Serenyi and in 1947 named after its creator D. Jurkovič. The reconstruction of this most valuable building of the spa park was completed in 2002, and services were added to include a swimming pool, sauna and restaurant for guests.
Museum of Luhačovice Zálesí
- Masarykova 950, 763 26 Luhačovice
- www.muzeumluhacovice.cz
- muzeum.luhacovice@seznam.cz
- +420 577 132 883
Museum of Luhačovice Zálesí
The museum, which was founded in 1918, focuses on the history and traditions of the Luhačovice Zálesí region. The museum displays, for example, blueprint moulds, interior furnishings, pottery and faience, folk costumes, paintings on glass, polychrome sculptures and other customary objects. The exhibition Known and Unknown Luhačovice, located in the new premises of the Elektra Cultural House, is a lifestyle exhibition that combines three views of Luhačovice in the early 20th century. It presents Luhačovice as the centre of a traditional ethnographic region called the Luhačovice Zálesí, as a place with medicinal waters and a developing spa industry, and thirdly as a specific urban area growing up between a village and a spa.
The museum, through a new exposition, publishes both the valuable ethnographic collection of the Luhačovice Museum Society from the 1920s and collections from recent years, aimed at documenting the Luhačovice spa and the history of the village. The exposition is complemented by short-term exhibitions and accompanying programmes for schools and the public.
Luhačovice City Tourist and Information Centre
- Masarykova 950, 763 26 Luhačovice
- www.luhacovice.eu
- info@luhacovice.eu
- +420 577 133 980
Where to eat and sleep?
Restaurants and accommodation along the trail.
Doubravka - accommodation in Luhacovice
- "Masarykova 273 763 26 Luhačovice
- doubravka.wordpress.com
- doubravka.luhacovice@seznam.cz
- +420 739 544 368
Secondary Technical School Luhačovice
- Masarykova 999, 763 26 Luhačovice
- www.sosluhac.cz
- soltysovai@sosluhac.cz
- +420 577 131 068
"SEV Maršov Environmental Education Centre"
- Maršov 32, 688 01 Uherský Brod
- www.ddmub.cz
- david.uherek@ddmub.cz
- +420 736 123 129
Other accommodation in Luhačovice
- Luhačovice
- www.luhacovice.cz
- info@luhacovice.eu
- +420 577 133 980
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Photogallery
Photos from hiking.
Why walk the trails of the Cyril and Methodius Route?
The long-distance trails of the Cyril and Methodius Route invite you to pilgrimage sites and archaeological sites that have contributed significantly to the development of Slavic culture. They are signposted in both directions and encourage wandering without borders, not only state borders.
- Experience: you'll be surprised what you can do
- Great signposting: tourist signposting
- Incredible landscape: we wander through the countryside off the busy stretches
What can be obtained?
Perhaps everyone likes to bring back something from hiking, be it various tourist and souvenir items. If you will be hiking the Cyril and Methodius Route, we have prepared the following printed materials to motivate you to hike the trail:
- Pilgrimage passports: collecting stamps for a special passport
- Memorial letters: a souvenir letter at the end of the journey
- Maps: printed guide