Zhoř – Landscape, Bodies of Water and Cycling Routes

Zhoř amid landscapes and regional discoveries

Zhoř presents a village setting in which the buildings are irregularly arranged across highly varied terrain. There are two small bodies of water in Zhoř village square. This makes it possible to experience the settlement structure and its connection with the water together in one place. The bodies of water are an integral part of the village setting and, together with the buildings in the varied terrain, represent the connection between settlement and landscape. The terrain, buildings and bodies of water consequently shape the character of the village setting. Anyone wishing to combine landscapes with details of the village will find a clear starting point for further exploration in Zhoř.

Hills and mountains in the surrounding area

Around Zhoř, the landscape extends from nearby hills to mountains in the wider regional surroundings. Ostojovka [Ledeč nad Sázavou-Souboř], a mountain, is located near Zhoř. Janovický kopec [Červené Janovice], a hill, is located in the immediate vicinity. (Perlinky) [Petrovice I-Michalovice], also a hill, is likewise located in the immediate vicinity. The mountain Melechov is located in the wider regional surroundings of Zhoř. A trip can therefore focus on a hill in the immediate vicinity or include a mountain in the wider regional surroundings.

Cultural attractions and the history of the mill site

Zámek Kačina Castle is located in the wider regional surroundings of Zhoř. Loreta is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Zhoř. Alongside the landscape, the castle and church provide two distinct cultural highlights. Zámek Kačina represents a castle and Loreta a church, standing for two different forms of regional culture. They complement the hills and mountains around Zhoř with regional destinations, each with its own character.

The Zhořský mlýn is located on the Bludovský stream. Historically, the mill diverted pond water through a sluice to a water wheel. Today, the Zhořský mlýn does not have a functioning water-powered engine. The site therefore combines a location by the water with a clear insight into the former use of water power. The sequence of pond water passing through the sluice to the water wheel formed the technical core of the mill's former operation. The mill site complements the castle and church with a technical and historical theme.

Cycling with clear route details

Two cycling connections include Zhoř. Cycling route 0098 Tasice–Vidlák, rybník runs over asphalt and paved paths and reaches Zhoř u Červených Janovic after 8.50 km. Cycling route 0114 runs between Opatovice, Katlov and Zhoř. The two routes differ in their surfaces, course and distance information. The 8.50 km to Zhoř u Červených Janovic give route 0098 a fixed section for route planning. Route 0114, by contrast, connects Opatovice, Katlov and Zhoř along one continuous route. This provides tour planning with both a route using asphalt and paved paths and a connection passing through several places.

Further places for your research

Further places for your research into the Czech Republic are Hostovlice, Malešov, Nepoměřice, Suchdol, Červené Janovice, Zruc Nad Sázavou, Samopše and Křesetice.

To the overarching travel overview: Okres Kutná Hora.