Popůvky is located in the Bobravská vrchovina. There are two ways to explore the area: its ponds, which are used for recreation, and marked hiking trails through the cadastral area. The Augšperský potok feeds the ponds, linking their recreational use to a specific local watercourse. Popůvky’s sports area also includes a children’s playground. When planning your visit, you can decide whether to focus on the landscape and outdoor activities or on the village center and its history. The ponds and playground offer different recreational options; the hiking trails can be compared by their named stops.
Hiking trails with different routes
A green-marked hiking trail runs through the cadastral area of Popůvky from Střelice railway station via Kývalka to the Obora at the Brno Reservoir. The yellow-marked trail also passes through the cadastral area: from Žebětín toward the Augšperský potok beyond Horní rybník, then via Kývalka to Tetčice. Both routes include Kývalka; they differ in their other starting points and destinations. To choose between them, you can compare Střelice railway station and the Obora at the Brno Reservoir with Žebětín and Tetčice. Check local markings and conditions before setting out. The Augšperský potok serves two different purposes here: it feeds the local ponds and is a landmark in the description of the yellow trail beyond Horní rybník.
Archaeological and religious history
Popůvky is a well-known Neolithic site near Brno. Its archaeological significance reaches far back beyond the village’s present-day landmarks and adds a prehistoric dimension to the area’s landscape attractions. The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk stands on the village square in the center; a nearby cross is also a local monument. This brings together two historical perspectives: the archaeological site near Brno and the religious monuments in the village center.
Wilhelm Puttik
Wilhelm Puttik is considered Popůvky’s most distinguished native son. He became known for his research into underground river courses in Slovenia, the first descent into the Gradišnice Gorge, and the rescue of a group of speleologists from Lurloch Cave near Graz in 1894. His biography thus connects local history with specific places in Slovenia and near Graz. The year 1894 refers to the rescue in Lurloch; the research and descent are separate achievements. These historical connections range from the Neolithic site near Brno to the 1894 rescue.
Bus travel information
A municipal notice dated August 15, 2024, reports that the bus stops from Nová Street and the U hřiště stop were moved back to their former locations near Kaplička and Vintrovna. As this notice reflects the situation in 2024, check current services and stops before traveling.
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For the broader travel overview: Brno-Country District.
