Discover Vrskmaň: History, Geopark and Cycling Routes

Vrskmaň combines local history, geology and cycling routes with fascinating details from the region’s past. The first written reference dates back to 1417. Those who travel with an interest in seals, dates and traces in the landscape will find several themes here for a varied exploration.

Historical Traces in the Village

The former Neo-Gothic chapel of Vrskmaň dated from 1898. It had been built on the site of an older Baroque chapel from 1776 and was demolished between 1972 and 1974. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk from 1886 has been preserved. At the southern edge of the village square, there is also a Marian column with a statue of the Virgin Mary from 1887.

At the intersection in front of House No. 4, there were three reconciliation crosses and a large Baroque cross with a sculpture of Christ dating from 1731. The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk and this group of crosses were moved to Vrskmaň from the former village of Kyjice, which no longer exists. Another distinctive historic property is the Herrova Villa. The dates 1862 and 1900 appear on its main façade; above the passageway to its square courtyard, it has a sandstone balcony.

Mining History and Geopark

Vrskmaň lies about 6 km northeast of Chomutov, on the edge of the mining area of the Vršany open-pit mine. To the west was the former Karel (Bedřich) brown-coal mine, which operated from the transition between the 1850s and 1860s until 1885. These historical connections complement the visible geological features of the area.

A Geopark with examples of North Bohemian rocks is located in the northern part of Vrskmaň. Its exhibition also includes finds from the quarry at Dobkovičky and from the Česk é středohoří region. The geological park in the village park was created to display rocks and minerals from the nearby mines. This gives the landscape a tangible connection to its geological and mining history.

Cycling, Ice Rink and Community Events

Two routes provide guidance for planning cycling trips. Cycling route 3114 runs along the trackbed of a disused railway line from Chomutov towards Zaječice. Cycling route 3106 connects Vrskmaň with Vysoká Pec via the dam of the Újezd Reservoir and continues from there to Jezeří.

Benders Arena is a covered ice rink measuring approximately 300 m² and offers individual training for hockey players and figure skaters. The municipality of Vrskmaň also organizes a harvest festival, where visitors can view agricultural machinery, among other activities, as well as summer film screenings for children and adults.

Travel Planning Information

Vrskmaň is served by public buses as part of the Integrated Transport System of the Ústecký kraj Region. Regular bus connections operate to Chomutov and Jirkov. This provides clear guidance when choosing your destination, while the local history, Geopark and cycling connections offer different focuses for planning your trip.

More Destinations to Research

If you would also like to compare other destinations, you can find Chbany, Strupčice, Pětipsy, Kovarska, Vejprty, Kalek, Hora Svatého Šebestiána and Droužkovice here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Chomutov District.