Zdeňkov: Village History, Chapel and Cycle Route
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Zdeňkov brings together a village history dating back to the 17th century, a rural Baroque chapel and cycle route 5125. When planning your trip, it is also helpful to distinguish between the village square and the hamlet of Otvrň, which belongs to the municipality.
Zdeňkov at a glance
Zdeňkov was founded in the 17th century and named after its founder, Zdeněk. On the village square are a 19th-century chapel and a life-size statue of St. Procopius made of chamotte. The 39-kilometre cycle route 5125 runs from Telč to Jaroměřice via Zdeňkov. Otvrň is a hamlet belonging to the municipality.
What defines the village square?
The chapel is dedicated to the Visitation of the Virgin Mary and is a detached building in the rural Baroque style. The term describes a rural interpretation of Baroque architecture. Together with its 19th-century origins, this provides two clues to understanding the building: its period and its architectural style.
The landscaped village square is also home to a life-size statue of St. Procopius made of chamotte. The chapel and the statue are distinct cultural points of reference: the chapel is notable for its architectural form and dedication, while the statue is notable as a saint’s image, its material and its scale. Visitors interested in local architecture or visual art will find two different themes in the village landscape.
What traces tell the story of the village?
Two commemorative plaques at the Zdeňkov manor house recall the village’s founding. Another trace of the architectural history has not survived: the former small château was completely demolished in 1817. The history of the statue of St. Procopius also includes loss and replacement. The current statue dates from 2013; it replaced an earlier one that was destroyed in the 1980s. The plaques thus commemorate the village’s founding, while the statue makes a more recent change to the village landscape easy to trace.
How are Zdeňkov and Otvrň connected?
Zdeňkov is located in the Křižanovská vrchovina between Telč and Želetava. The hamlet of Otvrň is part of the municipality. The Otvrňský potok flows through Otvrň and the Pod Otvrní pond, which is near the hamlet. The names refer to different features: Otvrň is the hamlet, Pod Otvrní the pond and Otvrňský potok the watercourse. This helps place the local landscape in both its wider regional context and its specific local setting.
What does cycle route 5125 mean for your plans?
Cycle route 5125 runs for 39 kilometres from Telč to Jaroměřice, passing through Zdeňkov. The village is therefore on the route, but it is not one of the named endpoints. When planning, it is important not to confuse the length of the entire route with a section within Zdeňkov. This lets you consider the cycle route as a travel option in its own right, alongside the village’s historical features.
Check the route status before setting off. If you are considering visiting Zdeňkov by bike, the route length first gives you an overview of the connection between the two endpoints.
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FAQ
What does the village’s history commemorate?
Two commemorative plaques at the manor house recall the village’s founding. Zdeňkov was founded in the 17th century and named after its founder, Zdeněk.
What role does Otvrň play?
Otvrň is a hamlet belonging to Zdeňkov. The Otvrňský potok flows through the hamlet and the nearby Pod Otvrní pond.
Which route passes through Zdeňkov?
Cycle route 5125 passes through Zdeňkov and connects Telč with Jaroměřice over 39 kilometres. Check the route status before setting off.
Go to the main travel overview: Okres Jihlava.
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