Rančířov: Church, Hrádek and Mining History

Rančířov appeals to travelers interested in local history as seen through specific buildings and their ties to the surrounding landscape. Those looking for a hotel in Rančířov can choose their destination based on their interests: church architecture, historic traces of mining, or a leisure activity such as fishing. The foundations of the Church of St. Peter and Paul date to the second half of the 13th century; mining was probably carried out in the Rančířov area from the same period. Other points of interest include the hrádek associated with Josef Moravec, restored ceilings connected to Jihlava, and a route from Sasov toward Rančířov that turns off toward the Okrouhlík recreation area.

Church and Sculptures

The Church of St. Peter and Paul is considered the largest monument in the municipality of Rančířov. Its foundations date to the second half of the 13th century. This indicates a period, not an exact year of construction. A statue of St. Joseph stands beside the main road. Inside the church is a statue that Josef Moravec restored in 2009. The dates offer two different perspectives: the dating of the foundations covers a historical period, while the restoration is associated with a specific year.

The Hrádek and Its Ceilings

The hrádek associated with Josef Moravec is considered an interesting building. Inside are restored ceilings from houses reconstructed in Jihlava’s historic built-up area. This brings a specific architectural feature into focus alongside the building itself. At the church, the building’s history can be considered through the dating of its foundations; at the hrádek, the focus is on the ceilings and their connection to the reconstructed houses in Jihlava.

Mining History Along the Jihlávka

Mining was probably carried out in the Rančířov area as early as the second half of the 13th century, on the slopes along the right bank of the Jihlávka stream. This early dating remains probable and is tied to this landscape. Eleven shafts in the Rančířovský Les and Eisenhammer area, also known as V Ráji, are recorded on a plan from 1781 and on a mining map from the 19th century.

The two time references tell different parts of the mining history: on the one hand, activity that probably began as early as the 13th century, and on the other, the later cartographic record of the shafts. The history of the area can therefore be explored through both its probable early dating and the named areas and map references.

Fishing and Route

Fishing is permitted at the former military ponds in Rančířov in accordance with local fishing regulations. If you want to fish there, check those regulations beforehand. A route leads from Sasov toward Rančířov and then turns off toward the Okrouhlík recreation area. For orientation, the sequence can be summarized briefly: Sasov, toward Rančířov, turnoff to Okrouhlík. Fishing and the route offer different leisure options: fishing is governed by local regulations, while the route follows the sequence of places named.

Discover more destinations: Velký Beranov, Opatov, Dudín, Arnolec, Vystrčenovice, Hostětice, Mysletice, Klatovec

For the broader travel overview: Jihlava District.