Radenice – Village History, Holý vrch and Trails

Radenice combines village history with a distinctive landscape. The Chapel of Saint Anthony stands on the village square, while Holý vrch rises above Radenice. Historic houses, memorial sites and field paths bring culture and landscape together in the village setting.

Historical Traces in the Village

Radenice was formerly divided into two parts. The larger historic part of the village was first mentioned in writing in 1481, while the smaller part was first mentioned in 1483. This chronological distinction is one of the special details of the local history and helps explain why Radenice is more than a uniformly developed settlement. The village also has vernacular houses dating from the 19th century.

A distinctive landmark is the Chapel of Saint Anthony on the village square. It was built in 1901 and renovated in 1994. Radenice also has a memorial to those who fell in the First and Second World Wars. A marble cross dating from 1898 stands in front of the inn. On the road to Jívoví, a syenite cross in a bend commemorates the region’s religious heritage. An old manor farm called “Tiský dvůr” is also located near the Radenice Forest.

Holý vrch and the Landscape Around Radenice

Holý vrch reaches 662.2 metres above sea level and shapes the landscape above Radenice. At the same time, it is a mineralogical site containing quartz, smoky quartz, feldspar and tourmaline. This geological feature adds a natural-history perspective to the village’s historic character, without reducing the landscape to a single viewpoint.

The field paths towards Bory and Cyrilov offer views of the Novoměstsko and Velkomeziříčsko regions. Hiking is a leisure activity in the area around Radenice, and the route of the Běh kolem Holého vrchu race passes through Radenice and over Holý vrch. The race is a half marathon covering 21.1 kilometres.

Local Tradition in June

A regular event in the annual calendar is the Antonínská pouť, held in June. It includes a church service and entertainment. The event thus combines the religious connection to the Chapel of Saint Anthony with a village festival. Those who visit Radenice at this time encounter a tradition rooted in the village itself, adding a living cultural connection to its historical story.

Putting Radenice into Your Travel Plans

Radenice particularly appeals to travellers who are not looking for just one attraction when choosing where to stay. You can combine historical details on the village square and in the village setting with a landscape experience at Holý vrch, views from the field paths and a regional event in June. The surrounding area also contains a preserved cultural landscape. This provides several distinct themes: village history, small religious monuments, geology, trails and local tradition.

For further searches for suitable places, you can also consider Vepřová (Vepřová), Cikháj (Cikháj), Netín (Netín), Bobrůvka (Bobrůvka), Moravecké Pavlovice (Moravecké Pavlovice), Světnov (Světnov), Velká Losenice (Velká Losenice) and Dalečín (Dalečín).

For the overarching travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.