Zbelítov: Chapel, Village History and Cycling Route

You can explore Zbelítov through its village centre and a specific cycling route. The old chapel stands opposite the Návesník pond; a memorial in the village square commemorates the residents who fell in the First World War. The cycling route “Krásnou přírodou, za koupáním až k Milevskému klášteru” also leads to Zbelítov after Šibenný vrch. Village history and cycling therefore offer two clear points of interest when planning a stay.

The Chapel by Návesník

The Chapel of P. Marie Sepekovská stands in the centre of Zbelítov on a raised, stone-paved, landscaped terrace; the Návesník pond lies opposite. The terrace gives a very specific description of the building’s location, while its position opposite the pond provides another point of reference for the village centre. Together, the chapel, terrace and body of water offer a vivid picture of this part of the village.

The chapel’s chronology also includes two distinct dates. During repairs in 1994, the year of construction was corrected to 1737. The year 1752 is engraved on the bell. The two dates refer to different details: 1737 is the corrected year of construction, while 1752 is the inscription on the bell. Anyone interested in local architectural history can distinguish the construction date from another dated detail.

Memorial and Historical Traces

A memorial to the residents of Zbelítov who fell in the First World War stands in the village square. It was erected and consecrated in 1937. The memorial bears the names of eleven residents who lost their lives in the war. Its location, purpose and names connect the commemoration directly to the community; the eleven names make that local connection visible.

There is also a cast-iron cross on a stone pillar north of the Chapel of P. Marie Sepekovská. Josef Vítek of house number 17 donated it in 1881. The cross is not a protected monument. While the memorial in the village square bears the names of those who fell, the history of the cross is linked to a named donor and a house number. These are two different historical points of reference in the village.

Cycling Route and Getting Your Bearings

The cycling route “Krásnou přírodou, za koupáním až k Milevskému klášteru” leads to Zbelítov after Šibenný vrch. This makes the village an explicit part of the route described. For orientation, Zbelítov is 3 km from Milevsko. The Zbelítovský stream also flows through the village. Together, the route, the stated distance and the stream offer different geographical points of reference when locating Zbelítov as a destination. When looking for hotels in Zbelítov, you can consider whether you would rather connect your stay with the village’s historical features or its cycling links.

Practical Places to Stop

Zbelítov has a small pub that is suitable for a short stop. Check whether it is open before your visit. There is also a children’s playground. If you plan to include it in your day, check its current condition in advance. This gives you two concrete local places to stop in addition to the village’s historical and geographical features.

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