Heřmaneč – Elevation, Landscape and Local History

Location and Landscape

Heřmaneč lies in the northern part of the Novobystřická vrchovina at an elevation of 609 metres. The Czech Canada landscape region lies south of Heřmaneč.

Visitors can explore the landscape of Czech Canada on foot or by bicycle. Those who want to include nature and physical activity in their travel plans can choose between these two ways of getting around. This offers a regional landscape theme alongside Heřmaneč’s local history. Another natural attraction is Vysoký kámen near Kunžak, which offers a viewpoint: at 714 metres, it is the highest point in the nature park and affords views of the surrounding landscape. This means that exploring Czech Canada on foot or by bicycle and visiting a specific high point offer different perspectives on the landscape.

Route and Orientation

A route description from 2012 gives Route No. 1118 from Kunžak via Jalovčí and Olšany to Heřmaneč. The sequence of places provides specific orientation: Kunžak is the starting point, Jalovčí and Olšany lie along the route, and Heřmaneč is the destination. If you use this route for planning, check the current route markings before setting out. The specific route sequence and exploring Czech Canada on foot or by bicycle answer different planning questions: Where does the route go, and how would you like to experience the landscape?

Local History and Remembrance

The first written mention of Heřmaneč dates from 1350. At that time, the village belonged to the estate of the Vladykas of Heřmaneč. The memorial and the Heřmanečský rodopis add remembrance of those who fell in both world wars, as well as house genealogies and local legends, to the early history of the village.

Heřmaneč has a memorial to those who fell in the First and Second World Wars; it adds a distinct theme of remembrance to the written history of the village.

The Heřmanečský rodopis brings together several local themes: the work contains the history of Heřmaneč, the genealogy of every house, and local legends. If your interest in local history extends beyond dates to family connections and local legends, this title brings those interests together. The Heřmanečský rodopis is available for purchase; check its current availability before your trip.

Vysoký kámen near Kunžak

Another point of interest in the landscape is Vysoký kámen near Kunžak. At 714 metres, it is the highest point in the nature park and offers views of the surrounding landscape. Heřmaneč lies at an elevation of 609 metres; Vysoký kámen near Kunžak reaches 714 metres and is the highest point in the nature park.

Discover more destinations: Jilem, Vlčetínec, Písečné U Slavonic, Smrzov, Lomnice Nad Luznicí, Peč, Vnorovice, Jarosov Nad Nezarkou

For the broader travel overview: Okres Jindřichův Hradec.