Záborná: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Záborná probably originated in the first half of the 13th century along a long-distance trade route from Hungary to Moravia and Bohemia. A 10-kilometre hiking route of the KČT leads from Polná to Záborná and continues uphill to Bechyňova lipka, where there are seats and a stamp.

History and the Place Name

The earliest reliable written mention of Záborná dates from 23 March 1282. Historically, Borek Hill separated Záborná from the long-distance trade route; the place name Záborná (“behind Borek”) is also connected with this designation. From the first half of the 15th century, Záborná belonged to the Polná–Přibyslav estate.

Routes Across the Heights

A 15-kilometre hiking route passes the 564-metre-high summit of Za Borkem and then descends between the houses into Záborná. A 25-kilometre hiking route of the KČT passes Za Borkem Hill and then descends between the houses into Záborná.

Village Life and Visible Landmarks

The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows in Záborná belongs to the Roman Catholic parish of Polná. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk stands on the village green; it was created by the sculptor Václav Morávek from Polná. A large small-leaved lime tree stands on the road from Polná, with a Marian column beneath it.

On the eve of Saint Nicholas Day, a procession of Saint Nicholas, angels and devils goes from family to family with small children. A new multi-purpose sports field with artificial turf for children was built on the lower village green in 2009.

Landscape and the Wider Surroundings

The mountains of Blažkov, Rosička, Kopeček and Řehořovský vrch are located in the surroundings of Záborná. In the wider regional area around Záborná are the Orlík ruins and Smetanovy sady, a park.

Other Places

Other places: Batelov, Bohuslavice, Zvolenovice, Kamenná and Jihlavy, Knínice, Boršov, Panenska Rozsicka, Vyskytná Nad Jihlavou.

To the higher-level travel overview: Jihlava District.