Včelnička: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The “Včelnička–Bohdalín” cycling trip, the Chapel of Saint Anne, and Antonín Rückl’s glassworks are associated with Včelnička.

Cycling Route and Landscape

The “Včelnička–Bohdalín” cycling trip runs mostly along a blue-marked hiking trail and uses the paved road from Včelnička to Vodná. In the wider surrounding region, the route reaches the 642-metre-high, unforested Ve Vrších mountain, from which Včelnička can be seen.

Culture and History

The built-up area of Včelnička is classified as a Category I archaeological area (ÚAN I). Antonín Rückl established the glassworks in Včelnička in 1875. It was expanded in 1893; at the same time, a water-powered grinding workshop was established. The glassworks specialised in “zlacený granát”, red glass with gold decoration in relief technique, and its products were exported. The building, now closed, recalls the former glory of Antonín Rückl’s glassworks.

During a walk in the surroundings of Včelnička or Kamenice nad Lipou, you may come across picturesque glass balls and glass spikes decorating the fences of houses and holiday homes. The local history also includes the Včelnička Volunteer Fire Brigade, which was founded in 1906. Jan Jiří Rückl was born in Včelnička on 12 May 1900 into a traditional Czech glassmaking family.

Chapel and Remembrance

The Chapel of Saint Anne in Včelnička was built in 2021. Its interior contains a cross and a picture of Saint Anne. The blessing of the new Chapel of Saint Anne and its new bell was announced for 24 July 2021 in Včelnička; at the same time, a commemorative plaque for JUDr. Jan Jiří Rückl (1900–1938), who came from Včelnička, was to be unveiled.

Other places: Žirov, Veselá, Hojanovice, Mysletín, Cervená Recice, Komorovice, Bácovice, Dubovice

To the higher-level travel overview: Pelhřimov District.