Zahrádky: Cultural Traces and Walks

Zahrádky brings together wooden sculptures, stone details in public spaces and walks to named destinations. Cultural history can be seen in a symposium, a former route and a mill; the pond and stream provide concrete points of reference in the landscape. This means you can plan your stay around your interests in local history and walks, as well as practical accommodation arrangements.

Accommodation in Zahrádky

The municipality has operated the Turistická ubytovna Zahrádky year-round since summer 1999. The accommodation is set in a garden and offers free parking and bicycle storage. Bookings can be made by email or telephone; confirm availability before your trip. If you are travelling by car, you can factor the parking into your plans; if you are cycling, bicycle storage is a practical point to consider when choosing accommodation. Penzion Mlýn in Zahrádky is another accommodation option.

Cultural traces in the village

The wooden sculptures in Zahrádky were created during the International Zahrádky Woodcarving Symposium 2000, held from 5 to 12 September. A small stone fountain stands in the central public square. In front of the municipal building is a walk-on stone sundial, installed in 2003. Construction of the Evangelical church in Zahrádky began in 1901 and was completed in 1903. The years refer to different things: 2000 dates the symposium, 2003 the installation of the sundial, and 1901 to 1903 the construction of the church. Together, they represent a cultural event, two stone features in public places and a history of construction.

Routes and the history of the mill

The Umrlčí cesta was formerly the route taken by the funeral procession from Zahrádky to the cemetery in Palupín, which is how it got its name. Skuhrův mlýn was probably a manorial mill and belonged to the estate of the town of Jindřichův Hradec. Local history is reflected both in the former function of a route and in the historical classification of a mill.

Walks and waterways

The Korytník pond lies above Skuhrův mlýn and covers 6.35 ha. On a walk to Horní Dvorce, you cross the Hamerský potok before it flows into the Dvorecký rybník. A walk in Zahrádky also takes you near the biocorridor along the Hamerský potok. The information about the waterways highlights different points: for Korytník, its area and location relative to the mill stand out; for the Hamerský potok, the crossing, confluence and biocorridor are the key features.

A southern walk starts at the Na Šafranici bus stop; from there, the green-marked hiking route leads to Palupín. One path is easy to walk and well suited to pushchairs and people with reduced mobility. The information about the starting point, route marking and stream crossing provides concrete points of reference.

Discover more destinations: Hříšice, Dačice, Staňkov U Třeboně, Jindrichuv Hradec, Kamenný Malíkov, Slavonice, Halámky, Třebětice U Dačic.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Jindřichův Hradec.