Přehvozdí Between Sandstone and Forest

An open valley with a stream, a pond between older and newer buildings, and structures made of red Nučice sandstone give Přehvozdí its distinctive character. Forests extend westward from the Šembera valley, while the Obora woodland reaches the village from the east. Historic farmsteads and striking lime trees add to the village’s appearance.

Přehvozdí at a glance

• The stone belfry made of red Nučice sandstone dates from 1864. It was moved from its former location by the road to a higher site.
• The chapel was built at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries; 1823 is considered a possible construction year. It was renovated in 2009.
• The Křížek is a large cross made of red Nučice sandstone from the early 19th century. Its north side bears the decorative inscription “INRI.”
• The timber-framed granary with a retirement dwelling at Farmstead No. 13 is a rare example of rural log construction in the region.
• The pond in the village center separates the historic farmstead buildings from the newer development to the north.
• Two small-leaved lime trees at the Křížek, designated as memorial trees, were planted around 1800. They are 17 and 18 meters tall, with trunk circumferences of 316 and 307 centimeters.

Building History Between the Chapel and the Farmstead

The stone belfry brings together material and local history: it dates from 1864 and is made of red Nučice sandstone. It once stood by the road and was later moved to a higher site. The chapel is also made of stone, but has a different design: it is built into a stone wall, is oval in shape and faces south. It dates from the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, with 1823 cited as a possible construction year. It was renovated in 2009.

The Křížek shows the same sandstone in a different form. The large cross dates from the early 19th century; the north side of its crossbar bears the decorative inscription “INRI.” Farmstead No. 13 adds rural log construction to the village’s building history: its timber-framed granary with a retirement dwelling is considered a rare example in the region. The masonry gate at Farmstead No. 7 dates from 1837. Its side pilaster strips were removed during renovation in 2010.

Other historic landmarks include the memorial to the soldiers from Přehvozdí who fell in the First World War, first unveiled on August 28, 1921, and two stone roadside markers. A sandstone milestone dates from the 19th century; the cross-stone known as Mučedník on the road to Hošť was erected in 1801.

Valley, Pond and Two Lime-Tree Sites

A local stream flows through the open valley where Přehvozdí lies. In the center, the pond separates the historic farmstead buildings from the newer development to the north. The surrounding forests also differ by direction: extensive woodland stretches westward from the Šembera valley, while the Obora woodland reaches the village from the east. In the wider region, the village name refers to forests that extend through Kostelec as far as the Sázava River and beyond, and that continue to shape much of the area around the village.

The lime trees are found at two distinct sites. At the Křížek stand the two small-leaved lime trees designated as memorial trees, planted around 1800. They are 17 and 18 meters tall, with trunk circumferences of 316 and 307 centimeters. Further south, the two small-leaved lime trees known as Lípy u Přehvozdí stand at a fork in the road: the roads lead to Kostelec nad Černými lesy and to the former Liechtenstein game preserve. These trees were declared memorial trees on July 1, 1987; their age was estimated at about 220 years in 2020. The sites and dates refer to different groups of trees.

Getting There and Choosing Accommodation

The municipal history describes Přehvozdí as accessible only by bus, either from Český Brod or from Kostelec nad Černými lesy. A timetable valid from December 15, 2024 lists Route 660 between Český Brod, Doubravčice and Kostelec nad Černými lesy. It lists the stops Přehvozdí and Přehvozdí, U Hřbitova. Check current departure times before you travel.

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FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions about Přehvozdí

Which stops are listed on Route 660’s timetable?

The timetable valid from December 15, 2024 lists Přehvozdí and Přehvozdí, U Hřbitova. Check current departure times before you travel.

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