Krátká Ves: Local History and the Way to Svatá Anna

Krátká Ves combines an early local history with the Chapel of the Holy Trinity and a way to the pilgrimage site of Svatá Anna. The chapel stands in the village, while Svatá Anna lies in its vicinity. A stay can be planned around the building’s history, the route, and the pilgrimage—three concrete perspectives to help you plan.

Local History and the Chapel of the Holy Trinity

Krátká Ves was first mentioned on January 22, 1303. The Chapel of the Holy Trinity was built in May 1853. The two dates are 550 years apart: 1303 marks the village’s first mention, while 1853 marks the construction of the chapel. This distinction helps keep the village’s history and the building’s history chronologically separate.

The chapel was built with the help of a community fundraising effort and voluntary labor. Its history therefore includes both collective funding and the work people contributed. The year of construction is not the whole story: how the project was supported is also part of its history.

The Way to the Pilgrimage Site of Svatá Anna

The pilgrimage site of Svatá Anna, with its Rococo church, is located near Krátká Ves. The church was built in 1760 and consecrated in 1761. The consecration took place a year after construction; the two dates mark different milestones in the church’s history. The Rococo church is therefore much older than the chapel in Krátká Ves.

A footpath laid out in 2016 leads from the center of Krátká Ves to the pilgrimage site. It is also frequently used by cyclists; this pattern of use may vary by season. For planning purposes, you therefore have a named starting point and destination, along with a note that cyclists also use the path.

The pilgrimage traditionally takes place on the weekend after Saint Anne’s name day. If you would like to plan your trip around this occasion, check the dates for the year in question; the specific program may vary. This lets you distinguish the traditional timing from the details of planning your visit.

Landscape and Tour Connections

A body of water is also connected with the area: the Simtanský potok stream rises in the cadastral area of Krátká Ves.

One described tour leads to Krátká Ves and joins cycle route No. 4157 in Jilemník. If you use this tour for orientation, check the current signage before setting off. This tour information should be distinguished from the footpath to Svatá Anna: the details describe two different routes to help you plan.

Choosing a Hotel for Your Stay

Compare specific hotel offers based on a location that suits your visit plans, and check the details of each offer. This way, you can choose accommodation to suit your own plans without mixing up the different destinations and route options.

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For the broader travel overview: Havlíčkův Brod District.