Červený Hrádek – Districts, Routes and Culture

Červený Hrádek can be explored through its waterways, paths and history. The village combines historic districts along the Vápovka, cycling and hiking routes, Mlýnský rybník and a chapel with distinctive details. If you are looking for different focal points for your trip, you will find several clearly distinguishable points of interest here.

Historic districts along the Vápovka

The historic district of Ves lies on a hill above the confluence of the Vápovka and Ochoz streams. Hladov, by contrast, lies on both banks of the Vápovka stream. These two geographically distinct districts give Červený Hrádek a varied appearance. The elevated position of Ves and the riverside setting of Hladov create a clear geographical contrast. The location above the confluence and the position on both banks thus establish two different spatial features.

Cycling and hiking

Cycling Route 5124 passes through Červený Hrádek. On the section of the route within the village, there is a 209-metre-long shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists and pedestrians share the same path on this section. The specific route is therefore also of interest when planning an outing that combines cycling and walking.

Another option is the 39 km “Výlet na Bábu” route. It passes through Červený Hrádek and is suitable for hikers and cyclists. At 39 km, it is an extended tour; its designation for hikers and cyclists allows for both activities. At this length, it is suited to a longer day trip. Its designation for hikers and cyclists also allows for different paces and breaks.

Mlýnský rybník and fishing

Mlýnský rybník is currently used only for fishing; in the past, it was used for swimming. The municipality of Červený Hrádek offers long-term and short-term fishing permits for this purpose. The distinction between long-term and short-term fishing permits provides different time frames for fishing at the pond.

The chapel and the history of Ves

The Chapel of the Virgin Mary was built in 1840. It contains a hand-painted altar made of Mrákotín granite and is designated as a cultural monument. There is also a stone cross from 1860 in front of the chapel. The chapel thus brings together the construction date of 1840, the hand-painted granite altar and the stone cross from 1860.

The district of Ves developed on the site of the former fortress of Červený Hrádek and its associated farmstead. The former fortress was damaged and fell into ruin during the Thirty Years’ War. The history of the settlement and its present-day appearance are therefore directly among the distinct themes of a visit.

Other places in this overview

For further orientation, you can also visit the pages for Lutová, Rapšach, Okrouhlá Radouň, Český Rudolec, Clunek, Majdalena, Ratiboř U Jindřichova Hradce and Kostelní Radouň.

For the main travel overview: Jindřichův Hradec District.