Oldris: Between Forests, the Treasure Hunt and Culture

Oldřiš combines protected landscapes, wooded hills and unusual traces of local history. The southern part lies within the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area. At the same time, the Černý potok, traditional farmsteads and a varied treasure hunt give the village its own character. If you are travelling with school-age children or would like to combine nature and culture, you will find several clearly distinct experiences here.

Landscape between the Černý potok and wooded areas

Oldřiš lies in the valley of the Černý potok, one of the tributaries of the nearby Svratka in the Morava river basin. The southern tip of the village forms a continuous wooded area, the Žleby Forest. To the north, Oldřiš is continuously wooded; there, the landscape is formed by the Královec Forest. The U Třech buků locality is also connected with attractive forest corners of the Dolní Štamberk Forest. Several places and monuments of cultural and historical interest add to the natural setting.

The “Cesta za Oldřišským pokladem” Treasure Hunt

A particularly concrete way to discover Oldřiš is the six-kilometre “Cesta za Oldřišským pokladem” treasure hunt for school-age children and adults. It takes approximately four to five hours, is not suitable for pushchairs and requires sturdy footwear. The start is at Můj obchod at the lower end of Oldřiš; the instructions are in a black box. The route ends at the Oldřiš municipal office, where a treasure chest awaits the participants.

Farmsteads, Chapels and Traces of Local History

Characteristic buildings include traditional farmsteads of the “poličské dvorce” type. They are built half of wood and half of masonry. At the U zbořených mostů locality, there is a pond where two stone arches of an old bridge connecting Oldřiš and Široký Důl have been preserved. On the façade of the Orlovna, you can see a depiction of Saint Wenceslas on horseback; the building was opened on 28 September 1929.

Smaller monuments are also part of the village landscape. Points of interest include Boží muka, traditional wayside chapels or shrines. The wayside cross near Roušar was restored and returned to its original location after being damaged by a tree falling during a storm in 2014. The Chapel of St Francis of Assisi contains marble sourced directly from the Monte Subasio mountain range. By agreement with the mayor, it can be used for weddings and other religious and civil ceremonies.

Exploring the Area on Foot or by Bicycle

For cyclists, cycle route 4022 passes through Oldřiš. It runs from Polička via Sádek and Oldřiš to Borová. For travel planning, it is also important to note that Oldřiš railway station is part of the integrated IREDO transport system.

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If you would like to explore places other than Oldřiš, you can also take a closer look at Mladějov Na Moravě, Karle, Radkov, Horní Újezd, Březiny, Rohozná U Poličky, Pusta Kamenice and Nemcice in more detail.

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