Žákova hora, Mountain summit in Žďárské vrchy, Czech Republic
Zakova hora is a 810-meter summit in the Zadarsky Hills with densely forested slopes protected as a national nature reserve. Several marked hiking routes lead to and through this mountain area, connecting nearby villages.
Official protection as a national nature reserve began on December 31, 1933, followed by specific management regulations established by the Ministry of Culture in 1954. These designations shaped how the area has been managed and preserved over recent decades.
Local legends connected to monastery students who vanished on these slopes inspired the mountain's name and remain part of the region's storytelling tradition. Visitors walking through the forest can sense the historical weight these tales carry in the area.
Marked hiking trails provide the main access to the summit, with a red route from Cikhaj village and a green route from Heralec village clearly signposted. Both paths offer straightforward navigation through forested terrain to reach the peak.
This summit sits on Europe's main watershed dividing drainage toward the North Sea from that toward the Black Sea. Remarkably, an artificial canal near the base connects the Svratka River to create a hydrological link across this major divide.
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