Zdeňkov: Village History, Chapel and Cycling Route
Accommodation in Zdeňkov
Zdeňkov offers several ways to enjoy a holiday: village history, architectural heritage and a cycling route that passes through the village. The landscape of the Křižanovská vrchovina between Telč and Želetava provides a regional setting for the village. At the same time, the chapel, statue and memorial plaques draw attention to Zdeňkov itself. When planning your trip, it is therefore helpful to decide whether to focus on the village and its history or to consider it as part of a longer cycling route.
Cycling Route and Landscape
Cycling route 5125 runs from Telč to Jaroměřice and passes through Zdeňkov. The stated distance of 39 kilometres refers to the entire route, not just the section through the village. The route listing was updated in 2025; check the route status before setting out. For an understanding of the landscape, it is useful to know that Zdeňkov lies in the Křižanovská vrchovina between Telč and Želetava. The route and the highlands offer two different perspectives: one describes a specific connection, while the other indicates the village’s setting within the landscape. This makes it possible to view Zdeňkov both as part of a longer cycling route and in its regional context.
Village Square and Local History
The free-standing Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary stands in Zdeňkov’s village square. Dating from the 19th century, it is designed in the rural Baroque style. A life-size statue of Saint Procopius, made of chamotte, also stands in the leafy village square. The current statue dates from 2013 and replaced an earlier one that was destroyed in the 1980s. The square thus brings together two perspectives on cultural history: the chapel, with its 19th-century architecture, and an artwork with a more recent history of renewal.
Zdeňkov was founded in the 17th century and named after its founder, Zdeněk. Two commemorative plaques marking the village’s founding remain at the manor farm. The former small château was completely demolished in 1817. The plaques recall the origins of the village, while the château represents a later turning point in its architectural history. With children, you can arrange the dates as a short timeline: the village’s founding in the 17th century, the demolition of the château in 1817, the 19th-century chapel and the present-day statue from 2013. This helps distinguish the village’s founding, architectural changes and more recent commemoration.
Otvrň and the Pod Otvrní Pond
The hamlet of Otvrň is part of the municipality. The Otvrňský potok stream flows through the hamlet and into the Pod Otvrní pond, which lies near Otvrň. Three specific landscape features thus come together here: a hamlet, a watercourse and a named pond. They complement the cultural landmarks in the village square with another aspect of the area.
Which Type of Trip Is Right for You?
When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on during your stay. The cycling route connects Telč with Jaroměřice, while the village square and local history turn the focus to Zdeňkov itself. If cycling is your main interest, the route is a natural starting point for your plans; if you are interested in local history and architecture, the chapel, statue and commemorative plaques offer specific points of interest. You can therefore choose your destination based on the kind of holiday you are planning.
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