Široký Důl between a cultural monument, routes and rural architecture
In Široký Důl, a cultural monument, rural architecture and routes through the village come together. The Gothic Church of St. John the Baptist stands beside a polygonal thatched barn and an ensemble of masonry four-sided farmsteads. A marked hiking trail and several cycling routes also pass through Široký Důl.
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Church and rural architecture
The Church of St. John the Baptist in Široký Důl dates from 1347. It is registered as a cultural monument. Thus, one of the village’s established historical features is a religious building with a clear date association.
Široký Důl is home to a very well-preserved polygonal thatched barn. There is also an ensemble of masonry four-sided farmsteads built in 1868 and 1894. The church represents religious architecture, while the barn and farmsteads belong to rural architecture.
The architectural forms differ in their function, design and materials used. In the barn, the polygonal shape and thatched roof come together; in the four-sided farmsteads, the masonry construction defines the ensemble. Individual buildings and a cohesive farmstead complex therefore share the same village context.
Hiking and cycling routes through Široký Důl
The marked Polička–Lubná–Budislav hiking trail passes through Široký Důl. The village name is thus part of a route connecting several places.
Cycling route 4103 runs from Polička via Oldříš and Široký Důl to Lubná. Along the route, Oldříš and Široký Důl follow Polička before Lubná is reached.
A cycling route with a rest area and a map of local sights also passes through Široký Důl. Both the rest area and the map of local sights are therefore part of the specific route context.
Surroundings and mountains
Jarošov Mountain is located in the surroundings of Široký Důl. Drašarov Mountain is also located in the surroundings of the village. Librův Kopec is likewise located in the surroundings of Široký Důl.
Kočíko Mountain, on the other hand, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Široký Důl. The spatial references thus range from the surroundings of the village to the broader regional area.
Other places in the Svitavy District
Other places in the Svitavy District: Borova U Policky, Dětřichov U Svitav, Bohuňovice, Svojanov, Bystré U Poličky, Jevíčko, Městečko Trnávka and Študlov.
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When was the road race “Širokodolská časovka” scheduled?
The 0.8-kilometre road race “Širokodolská časovka” was scheduled to take place in Široký Důl on 5 July 2026.
Which fire-sports competitions were held annually in Široký Důl?
Annual fire-sports competitions were held in Široký Důl under the name “O pohár starosty obce”.
What period is the major autumn fire-sports tournament associated with?
Široký Důl is associated with a major autumn fire-sports tournament held at the end of October.
For the higher-level travel overview: Svitavy District.
