About this place
Řehořkovo Kořenecko Nature Park stretches northeast of Boskovice in the heart of the Drahanská vrchovina (Drahany Highlands), covering an area of just over 23 km². The park's name honors František Řehořek, a respected academic painter closely associated with the nearby village of Kořenec, which gives the second part of the name.
What kind of landscape defines the park?
The park is shaped by a balanced cultural landscape typical of Moravian highland areas: a patchwork of forest meadows, farmland, traditional villages and deep woods. Elevations here reach up to roughly 700 meters above sea level, with the park's highest point being the hill of Paprč at 721 meters. This varied terrain draws visitors throughout the year, both in summer and winter.
What can visitors find near Paprč hill?
Right at the heart of the park, close to the summit of Paprč, lies a golf course that in winter transforms into a cross-country skiing track — an unusual combination of recreational uses on a single site, open year-round. For those seeking a wilder side of nature, the Pavlovské mokřady nature reserve is a rewarding destination: it protects extensive wetlands of a transitional-to-raised-bog type, a habitat valuable for its flora and characteristic of the damper corners of the Drahany Highlands.
What role does the village of Kořenec play?
The village of Kořenec itself, home to around 350 residents, lies within the park's boundaries and is surrounded by picturesque forests. It is a small highland settlement typical of this part of Moravia — modest buildings blending into the surrounding landscape, with nearby woods and meadows making it a natural starting point for exploring the park. The wider Boskovicko region is known for hiking and cycling routes that wind through the hills and valleys of the Drahany Highlands.
Who is this park suited for?
Řehořkovo Kořenecko Nature Park suits visitors who appreciate quiet highland tourism — free of the crowds found in Czechia's better-known landscape parks, yet offering an authentic agricultural-forest landscape, varied terrain, and the chance to combine active pursuits like golf or cross-country skiing with wildlife observation in reserves such as Pavlovské mokřady. It also makes a solid base for longer hikes across the Drahany Highlands and the area around Boskovice.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Řehořkovo Kořenecko Nature Park located? Northeast of Boskovice, within the Drahany Highlands, covering an area of just over 23 km².
What is the highest point in the park? The hill of Paprč at 721 meters above sea level, home to a golf course that doubles as a cross-country skiing track in winter.
What else is there to see besides the golf course? The Pavlovské mokřady nature reserve, protecting extensive wetlands of a transitional-to-raised-bog type.
Where does the park's name come from? From František Řehořek, an academic painter connected to the village of Kořenec, which lies within the park's boundaries.
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