Discover Vanov: Nature, Mills, Cycling and Golf

Vanov is a destination for anyone who would like to include nature observation, historic mills, walks, cycling and golf in their travel plans. The different experiences allow you to tailor your stay to your own interests: you can explore a distinctive landscape, discover technological history, or explore a route by bicycle and on foot. For families with different preferences, this mix offers the opportunity not to limit activities to a single theme.

Wet Meadow and Species-Rich Habitat

About 500 metres west of Vanov lies Pastvina u Vanova, a significant landscape feature. The area is a wet meadow containing important endangered plant species. Pastvina u Vanova is also an important habitat for vertebrates and invertebrates. Anyone interested in landscapes and their natural characteristics will find a specific destination here that clearly differs from simply visiting the village. You should take the approximate distance into account when planning your own day trip.

Mills as Historical Traces

The watermills also give Vanov a distinctive historical theme. The Šimkův watermill complex dates from the first half of the 19th century. Šimkův watermill is located directly below the dam of a pond. A different story is told by the Šiškův mlýn watermill in Vanov, which was built in 1793. At Šiškův mlýn, the gradient of a small watercourse of about fourteen metres was used. This allowed waterwheels to be driven across three levels in cascades. These details make the mills interesting destinations for travellers who want not only to view historic buildings, but also to understand their former function.

Chapel, Calvary and Walking Trail

Near Vanov, the Chapel of St Charles Borromeo stands on a forest path towards Telč. The chapel was formerly called Olivetská. A dedicated walking trail leads from Telč to the chapel: the “Walk to the Chapel of St Charles” is 3.5 km long. The Baroque Calvary, a cross with statues of the Virgin Mary, Saint John and Mary Magdalene, is located by the chapel. Anyone wishing to combine a cultural excursion with physical activity can use this information as a basis for their own planning. The historic name and the specific trail length help to clearly classify the visit from the outset.

Cycling and Golf Among Forests and Ponds

The “Telč–Řásná Cycle Path” runs through Vanov. The route is intended for cyclists and pedestrians and is described as a 6 km nature route starting at the drinking fountain in Lipky. It therefore provides a clear point of reference for anyone wishing to add a cycling or walking stage to their trip.

Another option is Golf Resort Telč, located between the municipalities of Vanov and Volevčice. It has an 18-hole course covering an area of 70 hectares. The resort’s landscape is characterised by forests and ponds. When choosing accommodation, it may therefore be decisive whether you want to focus more on nature, mills, the walking trail to the chapel, the cycling route or golf. When looking for a hotel or other accommodation, check which of these interests is most important for your trip.

Vanov as a Starting Point for Planning Your Trip

When choosing accommodation, you should first determine your preferred daily rhythm. Compare the themes you want to combine, and include the locations and trail lengths mentioned in your personal planning. This will allow you to choose a location based on your own travel interests.

More Destinations to Compare

If you would like to compare additional destinations on this page alongside Vanov, you will find a compact selection here: Rantířov, Řídelov, Kostelec, Ústí U Humpolce, Stonařov, Hodice, Záborná and Stáj.

To the higher-level travel overview: Jihlava District.