Rakovecké údolí, Nature park between Račice and Jedovnice, Czech Republic

Rakovecké údolí is a nature park in the Vyškov and Blansko districts of the Czech Republic, covering 11.20 km². Slopes with conglomerate rock drop into the valley of the meandering Rakovec stream, where wet meadows with bank vegetation survive; a second valley section runs toward the Budkovan pond on the edge of Jedovnice.

Rakovecké údolí was established as a quiet area by decree ONV 10-13 on 1 January 1978, and became a nature park under law 114/92 Sb. It was enlarged in 1997. The valley holds the remains of two abandoned medieval settlements, Bystřec and Sokolí, and on 30 September 1944 the Soviet partisan unit Jermak parachuted into it.

The valley serves as a destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts throughout the region. Local residents and visitors use the trails to experience the landscape and observe native plants and wildlife in their natural habitat.

The park is easily accessible by regular bus service from Brno to Jedovnice, with parking available near the partisan memorial north of Račice. The trails are well marked and suitable for walkers of different fitness levels, though they are most enjoyable during drier weather.

The educational trail through the valley has ten information panels. On 30 September 1944, the Soviet partisan unit Jermak parachuted into the valley. The Rakovec nature reserve covers 36 hectares within the park.