Vanov: Hotels and Accommodation

About 500 metres west of Vanov lies Pastvina u Vanova, a significant landscape feature. The wet meadow is characterised by significant endangered plant species and is also an important habitat for vertebrates and invertebrates.

Nature and Landscape

In the vicinity of Vanov are Roštejn Castle [Doupě] and the Řásenský vrch, Štamberk, Obecní kopec and Mrhatina hills. The Telč Golf Resort is set in a landscape characterised by forests and ponds.

Cycling and Walking Trails

The “Cyklostezka Telč - Řásná” cycle path passes through Vanov. The route is intended for cyclists and pedestrians and forms a 6 km-long nature trail starting at the drinking fountain in Lipky.

The Chapel of St Charles Borromeo stands near Vanov on a forest path towards Telč; it was formerly called Olivetská. The “Procházka ke kapli sv. Karla” walking route from Telč to the chapel is 3.5 km long. The Baroque Calvary, a cross with statues of the Virgin Mary, Saint John and Mary Magdalene, is located near the chapel.

Golf Among Forests and Ponds

The Telč Golf Resort is located between the municipalities of Vanov and Volevčice. It has an 18-hole course covering an area of 70 hectares.

Culture and History

The Šimkův water mill complex dates from the first half of the 19th century. The Šimkův water mill is located directly below the dam of a pond.

The Šiškův mlýn water-powered grain mill in Vanov was built in 1793. Šiškův mlýn used the drop of a small watercourse of approximately fourteen metres to power water wheels over three height levels in cascades.

The Janštejn ruins are located in the vicinity of Vanov. The Church of U Svatého Křiže is also located nearby. Landštejn Castle is situated in the wider regional area around Vanov.

More local pages: Cerekvička, Nadějov, Krasonice, Boršov, Panenska Rozsicka, Kaliště U Horních Dubenek, Trest, Opatov.

To the main travel overview: Jihlava District.