Bradlo Mount

Bradlo is the highest hill of the Chřiby range within the Hodonín district, rising about 5 km north-northeast of the village of Moravany in South Moravia. Reaching 543.4 metres above sea level, it's a favourite half-day destination for locals from the Kyjov area and for hikers looking for quiet, forested trails away from the crowds.

How do you get to Bradlo?

The easiest approach starts from the north, at the Koryčany Chapel (Koryčanská kaple). The chapel itself is reached along a blue-marked trail, and from there a short green-marked forest path — under half a kilometre — leads straight to the summit. It's an easy route with no technical sections, suitable even for casual hikers and families with children, running the whole way through woodland.

Most day trips start from the village of Moravany, which makes it easy to plan a loop combining Bradlo with other attractions of the Chřiby range in a single outing. The wider area also suits longer hiking and cycling trips, since Chřiby is crossed by a dense network of marked trails.

What will you see there?

The ridge of Bradlo hides several distinctive rock formations that have long attracted geology enthusiasts and landscape photographers. The best known is the Rozštípená skála ("Split Rock") — a rock group visibly cleft into two parts, and a popular resting spot along the trail. A little further along the ridge stand the Moštěnické kameny ("Moštěnice Stones"), another rock cluster typical of the local geology, built mainly from flysch sandstones and conglomerates.

The summit and its slopes are covered with the beech-and-fir forest typical of the Chřiby range, so the trail offers shade and a pleasant microclimate even on warmer days. Chřiby is a gently rolling range rather than a rugged mountain chain, so walking its ridge feels more like a woodland stroll than a climb — yet the views over the surrounding hills and valleys still make the walk worthwhile.

When is the best time to visit?

Late spring and autumn are the most rewarding seasons, when the beech forests of Chřiby look their best — fresh green foliage in May or golden colours in October. Summer is pleasant too, thanks to the dense tree cover providing shade, while in winter, under the right conditions, the ridge is sometimes visited by snowshoers, although the trail itself isn't specifically groomed for winter hiking.

It's worth setting aside a few hours for the trip, combining the climb from Koryčany Chapel with a longer walk along the Chřiby ridge — that way, besides Bradlo, you can also take in other viewpoints and rock formations along the range.

Frequently Asked Questions

How high is Bradlo? The summit reaches 543.4 metres above sea level, making it the highest point of the Chřiby range within the Hodonín district.

How long does it take to reach the summit? The stretch from Koryčany Chapel to the summit is under a kilometre of forest path, usually a 15–20 minute walk, not counting the approach to the chapel itself.

Is the trail suitable for children? Yes, the route has no difficult or technical sections — it's a gentle forest climb, manageable even for less experienced hikers.

What else is worth seeing along the way? Besides the summit itself, it's worth stopping at the Rozštípená skála and Moštěnické kameny rock formations, which are a defining feature of the ridge.