Rozmital - Skuhrov: Vlčava, Třemšín Nature Park and History

Rozmital - Skuhrov: River, Nature Park and Local History

Rozmital - Skuhrov combines local history with a landscape defined by nature. Skuhrov lies on the Vlčava, while part of the cadastral area of Skuhrov pod Třemšínem lies within Třemšín Nature Park. As a result, the village and its surroundings bring together water, protected landscape features and small historical traces. The different facets can be clearly separated when planning your visit: local history in the centre and at the mill, the landscape along the river and in the park, and regional cultural attractions in the wider area.

Historical Traces in Skuhrov

There used to be a one-class school in Skuhrov. In 1818, the former school was relocated to nearby Nesvačily.

There used to be an ironworks west of Skuhrov. Its former site is associated with the present-day field name “U Pátého hamru”. This historic industrial site adds another chapter to the village’s school history: education and craft use appear as two distinct traces.

A vivid reminder of this industrial past is Vilhelm Watermill in Skuhrov. It was converted from an old hammer mill and has a well-preserved millrace, although it is dry. There is also a small cross at an intersection in the centre of Skuhrov. The mill represents the transformation of a former hammer mill, while the small cross forms a simple landmark in the village centre.

The Vlčava, Nature Park and Distinctive Landscape

Třemšín Nature Park serves in particular to preserve forests, trees and shrubs outside woodland, and the characteristic structure of agricultural land. The landscape is therefore defined by the coexistence of different types of land. In addition to the Vlčava, the mountains of Štěrbina, Vinice, Praha and Velká Třemošná are part of the surroundings of Skuhrov. This combination offers various natural points of reference when finding your bearings: water, wooded areas, open stands of trees and shrubs, agriculturally shaped land and mountain ridges.

The landscape also includes Trnkova tůň in the cadastral area of Skuhrov. It belongs to the SKALICE 4 fishing district and covers 0.3 ha. This small body of water creates its own accent alongside the river, mountains and the areas of the nature park. If you would like to combine the natural environment with local history, you can consider these themes as separate areas of focus.

Destinations in the Wider Region

The wider region around Skuhrov contains several destinations shaped by history: the historic site “Lety u Písku. Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Bohemia”, the “Valdek Castle Ruins”, “Zvíkov Castle” and the “Radomysl Mediumwave Radio Mast” ruins. The destinations differ considerably: the local history of the school, ironworks and mill is followed by a memorial site, ruins, a castle and another object with a historical connection. This makes it possible to tailor the focus of a regional excursion to your interest in local history, castles or unusual historical sites. Depending on your personal interests, you can choose between the immediate traces in Skuhrov, the landscape around Třemšín Nature Park and these further destinations. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore distinguish according to the mix you want: should the village and its landscape be the main theme, or would you like to combine your stay with regional cultural attractions?

More Destinations for Planning

More destinations include Obory, Volenice, Suchodol, Dublovice, Nečín, Sádek, Dubno and Sedlčany.

For the main travel overview: Příbram District.