Blažkov: History, Memorial Sites and Cycling Routes

Blažkov combines a local history dating back to the Middle Ages with memorial sites, a recurring event tradition and several cycling routes. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these topics offer practical starting points for planning your trip: Would you like to learn about the town’s historical connections, plan your trip around an event, or explore by bike? Depending on your interests, different places, dates or route details may take centre stage.

Local History and Memorial Sites

Blažkov was first mentioned in 1348. The village belonged to the Pernštejn family for almost the entire 15th and 16th centuries. The Evangelical Church of the Bohemian Brethren was solemnly opened on 28 October 1926. A monument on the village green commemorates those who fell in the First World War.

A protected wayside shrine stands on the site of a former burial ground. Numerous skeletons found there during road construction provide evidence of the burial ground. The remains of the settlement known as “Řecky” also point to older traces in the area: they are located in a meadow by the river, below the slope called “na Babinci”.

Another historical site is the headland of Na Babici above the Bobrůvka. According to oral tradition, a castle is said to have stood there. Archaeological investigations uncovered the remains of a settlement built of wood and clay. This distinguishes the oral tradition from the archaeological evidence: the investigations confirm the settlement remains, not a castle.

Event and Local Tradition

The Blažkovské závody přes rybník is a recurring tradition that began in 1947. Its special activities include daring cyclists riding along a narrow wooden footbridge just above the surface of the pond. The event programme also includes traditional performances by local amateur actors and exhibitions of historic cars and agricultural machinery. If you would like to make the event the focus of your trip, check the date before making your plans.

Another recurring event takes place at the Chapel of Cyril and Methodius: a service is held there every year on the feast day of Cyril and Methodius. If you would like to attend, check the exact time in advance.

Cycling Routes and Directions

Cycling Route 5130 connects Blažkov with Šiklův mlýn; Route 5235 connects Zvole with Blažkov. The Zubří-stezky circular route via Blažkov is suitable for all types of bicycles, with trekking and mountain bikes particularly recommended. These details provide different kinds of guidance: Routes 5130 and 5235 identify the places they connect, while the Zubří-stezky circular route highlights bicycle suitability. Check route numbers and surfaces before setting out.

Blažkov is listed as a possible bus destination and is 2.5 km from Šiklův mlýn. Check bus services and distance information before travelling. This will help you weigh the local historical sites, the date of a traditional event and the route details relevant to your trip.

Discover more destinations: Rousměrov, Dalečín, Nový Jimramov, Věžná, Pokojov, Horní Libochová, Lisna, Radňovice.

For the broader travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.