📜 Toulovcovy Maštale is a popular sandstone rock labyrinth and natural reserve near Litomyšl, established in 1993. It features unique rock formations, deep valleys, and pine forests.
🔍 The area is steeped in the legend of the robber knight Vavřinec Toulovec, who is said to have hidden his loot and himself within these rocks.
☀️ Exploring the intricate sandstone rock labyrinth, featuring formations like Sklep, Zvon, Myší díra, Kuchyně, and Pancéřová loď.
🚴♀️ Hiking and cycling on over 150 km of marked trails developed by the Association of Municipalities Toulovcovy Maštale.
🦉 Observing diverse flora and fauna, including rare newts, woodpeckers, and owls within the natural reserve.
👨👩👧👦 Ideal for family outings, as children enjoy exploring the root-filled terrain and climbing among the rocks.
🏞️ Nearby attractions include the unique Kolumbovo vejce (Columbus's Egg) rock, a statue of a hare near Nové Hrady, the Velké Hradisko viewpoint, and an artificial climbing wall in Budislav.
⚠️ Climbing on the natural sandstone formations is generally not recommended due to the fragile and weathered nature of the rock.
👶 Not suitable for strollers on all paths due to challenging terrain with roots and steep sections.
🅿️ Parking: Available at Bor u Skutče, Vranice, and Budislav.
🏄♀️ Equipment rental (for nearby artificial climbing wall in Budislav):
1 person with own equipment: 80,- CZK/hour
1 person without equipment + instructor: 400,- CZK/hour
Groups: Dle dohody (By agreement)
🏕️ Accommodation options: Various accommodations are available for rent in the Toulovcovy Maštale area.
🍽️ Food and dining options: Hospoda Na Verandě U Toulovce in Vranice, Mikroičko in Jarošov, a pub in Bor u Skutče, and Hospůdka "Nad Skalou" in Budislav.
🚗 Driving directions or parking info:
Bor u Skutče: Public parking near the municipal office, 2 km walk on green trail to the rocks.
Vranice (part of Nová Ves u Jarošova): Convenient parking, almost 2 km walk on red trail.
Budislav: Parking available, with an 8.6 km circular route passing through the rock city.
🚌 Public transport options: Buses connect Bor u Skutče with Proseč and Pardubice.
🤝 Operating organization: Sdružení obcí Toulovcovy Maštale (Association of Municipalities Toulovcovy Maštale) for regional development, including cycling paths and lookout towers. The natural reserve itself is under nature protection.