Blažkov – Village History and Cycling Routes

Blažkov is a destination for travellers who want to combine cycling with village history and unusual local traditions. Among historic sites, chapels, and cycling routes, there are various reasons to view the locality not merely as a place to stay overnight, but as a destination for your own discoveries.

Village History Reflected in the Local Landscape

A prominent historical landmark is the Evangelical Church of the Bohemian Brethren. It was ceremonially opened on 28 October 1926. The village green is also home to a monument commemorating those who fell in the First World War. An older and archaeologically noteworthy landmark is Blažkov’s protected wayside shrine: it stands on the site of a former burial ground, confirmed by the discovery of numerous skeletons during road construction.

The history of the locality reaches back much further. Blažkov was first mentioned in 1348. For almost the entire 15th and 16th centuries, Blažkov belonged to the Pernštejn family. Those seeking historical connections during their stay will therefore find not only visible monuments, but also a historical span from medieval records to a 20th-century church.

Cycling Routes with Different Starting Points

Blažkov is connected to several documented cycling routes. Cycle Route 5130 connects Blažkov with Šiklův mlýn, while Cycle Route 5235 connects Zvole with Blažkov. In addition, the Zubří-stezky circular route passes through Blažkov. It is suitable for all types of bicycles; trekking bikes and mountain bikes are especially recommended. This allows you to choose the right route idea depending on whether you prefer a connection between two places or a circular route.

Blažkov is also one of the possible bus destinations and lies 2.5 km from Šiklův mlýn. This information describes the geographical relationship without presupposing a specific connection or current timetable. When looking for accommodation in Blažkov, you can therefore first decide whether to focus on the cycling routes, local cultural sites, or the connection to Šiklův mlýn.

Traditions, Events, and Religious Sites

A special local tradition is the Blažkovské závody přes rybník, which began in 1947. During this event, courageous cyclists ride across a narrow wooden footbridge close above the surface of the pond. The Blažkovské závody přes rybník also include traditional performances by local amateur actors, as well as exhibitions of historic automobiles and agricultural machinery. The event thus combines sporting challenge, village community, and regional memory in a single occasion.

Another religious landmark is the Chapel of Cyril and Methodius. A service is held there every year on the feast day of Cyril and Methodius. For travel planning, this primarily represents an additional opportunity to get to know the locality through its recurring religious and cultural traditions, without tying the visit to a general sightseeing programme.

Traces of Earlier Settlement

The landscape around Blažkov also preserves evidence of past development. Remains of the settlement known as “Řecky” can be found in the meadow by the river below the slope called “na Babinci”. According to oral tradition, a castle once stood on the Na Babici headland above the Bobrůvka. Archaeological investigations did in fact reveal the remains of a settlement built of wood and clay there. The tradition and the archaeological findings stand side by side: the castle belongs to oral history, while the settlement remains are supported by investigations.

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For the higher-level travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.