Discover Skřinářov

Chapel of the Visitation of Mary in the village square

Skřinářov lies in a hilly landscape shaped by the elevations of Na Skalách at 654 m, Malý kamenný vrch at 592 m and Svatá hora at 679 m. The surrounding area is relatively densely forested. In the village itself, the Chapel of the Visitation of Mary stands in the village square. It is a prominent landmark of Skřinářov and a natural cultural point of reference for exploring the village.

Svatá Hora educational trail for a full day trip

Those who would like to explore the surrounding area on foot will find a clearly described route in the “Svatá Hora” educational trail. The trail is 16.9 km long, moderately difficult, has 15 stations and is designed for a sightseeing duration of approximately six hours. It leads through interesting places in the vicinity of Skřinářov and Svatá Hora.

Historical traces near Rohy

Skřinářov was first mentioned in writing in 1364. At that time, the village was recorded in the land tables as the property of the Lords of Ronov, who held Osová Castle at the time. Another historical trace is the former settlement of Rohy, which was depopulated between 1560 and 1590. Near the former forester’s lodge in Rohy, remains of earlier field boundaries, original stone embankments and a well have been preserved.

Hrádek Rohy lies approximately 1.5 km from Skřinářov in a small wooded area, 50 to 60 m to the right of the road to Heřmanov. The site is described as a distinctive and well-preserved relief of a castle or fortified structure. A stream that rises there fills the defensive ditch with water to about half its depth. The combination of the terrain, watercourse and preserved traces makes Hrádek Rohy a separate historical subject alongside the history of the village. Skřinářov also has a monument commemorating the victims of the First World War.

Special natural attractions

Among the unusual natural destinations is the Heřmanovské koule mineralogical site. It lies in an inconspicuous grove 0.3 km south of Heřmanov, at the contact between pegmatite and serpentinite. Lenses and spheres up to 9 cm in diameter occur there. The “Lípy ve Skřinářově” offer a different attraction: Two small-leaved lime trees are protected because of their landscape-defining and aesthetically interesting effect. There is a shelter for sitting beneath the trees, so this place can also serve as a short rest stop.

Cycling, swimming and a trip to a UNESCO World Heritage Site

For cyclists, a tour via Rohy, Skřinářov, Ořechov, Březejc, Martinice and Kozlov has been described. The route connects several place names into an independent excursion idea. Swimming is also a leisure option in Skřinářov and its surroundings. As a cultural addition outside the immediate area, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Zelená hora in Žďár nad Sázavou is an appealing option. It is easily accessible from Skřinářov by bicycle, car or train. This makes it possible to combine nature, smaller historical traces and a significant cultural destination without reducing Skřinářov to just one type of experience.

More destinations to choose from

For further travel planning, you can also compare Rudolec, Zadní Zhořec, Koroužné, Radňoves, Vecov, Brezi Nad Oslavou, Osové and Karlov.

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