Hodejovice: Walking Routes and Mill History

Hodějovice offers several points of interest for a stay that combines walking routes, mill history, and a religious landmark. The routes differ in their courses and points of interest: a 13.5 km walking route passes through the village, a circular route runs over a hill above it, and a cycle route includes a 500 m detour to Hodějovický Mill. The Chapel of the Virgin Mary on the village square adds another local point of interest to these route themes.

Walking Routes and Their Points of Interest

The “Po stopách starých vodních mlýnů” walking route is 13.5 km long. It runs from Pelhřimov through Peklo and Hodějovice, then continues towards Krasíkovice and Radětín. Hodějovice is therefore one stop on a route described as passing through several named places. In some sections, the route passes near the Hejlovka River. Both the total length of the walking route and the sequence of places are useful for orientation; the river is nearby only along certain sections.

The walking route also offers the option of a short detour to Hodějovický Mill. The “Okolo vodních mlýnů” cycle route includes a 500 m detour from Hodějovice to the mill. These two details can be distinguished by route type and distance: the walking route’s detour is described as short, while the cycle route’s detour is specified as 500 m. When comparing the routes, the stated distance therefore applies to the detour in its own route context.

The “Pelhřimovský prstýnek” route has a different point of interest: it reaches the road to Hodějovice; just before the entrance to the village, there is a tourist rest area. Around Hodějovice, the same route offers views towards Křemešník. The “Želivský okruh” circular route runs through the forest over Vávrův Hill above Hodějovice. From Těchorázek Farm, this circular route offers a view across the Hejlovka Valley towards the village. The routes thus offer different features: a road and rest area before the village, views towards Křemešník, or a forest path and a view of the valley.

The Mill and the Chapel

Hodějovický Mill lies below Hodějovice in the valley of the Hejlovka stream. Its history also has a specific date reference: the original mill was already there in the first half of the 18th century. The mill’s location in the valley and its early historical origins therefore come together at this site.

The Chapel of Hodějovice, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, stands on the village square. Its location differs from that of the mill: the chapel is on the village square, while the mill lies below the village in the Hejlovka Valley. The walking routes, chapel, and mill therefore offer you different points of interest for getting to know Hodějovice.

Planning Your Stay

When choosing a route, you can consider its specific features: the length and sequence of places on the “Po stopách starých vodních mlýnů” walking route, the detour to the mill, or the viewpoints along the other routes. The rest area just before the village entrance is also associated with a specific route and should not be taken to mean that the other routes have the same facility. Check current route conditions before your trip, as they can change. This will help you plan around the routes, views, and points of interest described here.

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For the main travel overview: Pelhřimov District.