Rohozec – Village History, Church and Cycle Route 0113

Rohozec between Cultural Landscape and Village History

Rohozec is located in the Polabian Lowland between the historic towns of Kutná Hora and Čáslav. The village thus combines a clearly recognizable rural setting with several traces of regional history. For your travel planning, Rohozec is particularly suitable as a destination for anyone wishing to combine church architecture, historic residential buildings, cycling and local events.

The Church of St. Mary Magdalene

The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is a protected cultural monument and has been under heritage protection since 3 May 1958. It is a single-nave, oriented church; the square presbytery is covered by a ribbed cross vault. These architectural features in particular give the church a distinct architectural profile and make it an important cultural point of reference in Rohozec.

The original chapel of the church dates from the last quarter of the 13th century or from the period around the transition from the 13th to the 14th century. St. Mary Magdalene is also a filial church of the Roman Catholic parish of Chotusice. Its historical classification and ecclesiastical affiliation are among the essential pieces of information if you wish to get to know Rohozec not merely as a place name, but as a historically shaped destination.

Historical Traces in the Villagescape

One of the oldest residential buildings in Rohozec is House No. 25. It dates from around the middle of the 19th century. Part of the log structure is concealed beneath a thick layer of limewash. The widening chimney indicates that a smokehouse was once installed there. The building thus preserves a detail of earlier rural residential and economic history that clearly differs from the church’s sacred architectural forms.

Rohozec is also located near the Empire-style Kačina Chateau. Together with its location between Kutná Hora and Čáslav, this connection broadens the cultural scope of your trip to include another historic building.

Cycle Route and Events Throughout the Year

Marked Cycle Route No. 0113 runs through Rohozec and leads via Žehušice, Bojmany, Vlačice, Vrdy, Žleby and Zehuby. If you would like to plan your route using specific places, this sequence provides a clear guide for further research.

The events calendar also brings recurring occasions to the village. The ultralight flying club in Rohozec regularly holds a model aircraft competition on 1 May. On the first Saturday in August, a traditional meeting of ultralight and other aircraft takes place. An autumn kite event is held at the end of October or the beginning of November.

TJ Sokol Rohozec co-organizes the Rohozecká vlaštovka and Adventní setkání events. During the season, club members also regularly meet with children on the new multifunctional sports field for ball games. These dates and club activities complement the historic sights with insights into the local annual cycle.

Further Destinations for Your Research

If you would like to consider other places for your travel planning in addition to Rohozec, you can also view Chlístovice, Nepoměřice, Souňov, Křesetice, Sudějov, Bohdaneč, Červené Janovice and Starkoč as well.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kutná Hora District.