Chlumek

Chlumek combines the quiet landscape of the Českomoravská vrchovina with a clearly recognizable cultural focal point and lively local events. The village lies at approximately 586 meters above sea level. The surrounding area features a succession of hilly terrain, predominantly coniferous forests, extensive meadows, and small fields. Anyone looking for a rural destination in the Czech Republic with culture, landscapes, and a specific hiking route will find several different points of interest here.

Landscape of the Českomoravská vrchovina

The surroundings of Chlumek are not characterized by a single spectacular landscape feature, but by the interplay of hills, woodland, meadows, and small fields. Chlumek lies in a landscape where observing nature and exploring the village go hand in hand.

Chapel and Stone Cross

A particularly specific cultural landmark is the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, called Kaple Nejsvětější Trojice in Czech. It is listed as a registered monument. The free-standing Neoclassical chapel has a small bell tower and dates from the first third of the 19th century. It also contributes to the design of Chlumek's village square.

To the right of the façade stands a stone cross with a Calvary group. This makes it possible to see the cultural character of the village in individual architectural details: the chapel is associated not only with a clearly defined architectural style, but also with a religious monument standing directly beside it. For your walk through Chlumek, this creates a manageable, specifically described focal area consisting of the chapel, village square, and cross.

Events with a Local Character

Chlumek is also documented through various events. The masked procession passed through the village on Saturday, January 27, 2024, starting at the fire station. The Masopustní průvod of SDH Chlumek is a traditional masked procession. Together, the two references point to a local tradition of masked processions.

The Chlumecký bluegrass festival took place on August 5, 2023, as its 15th edition at the Výletiště in Chlumek. More recent event examples are also part of the picture of the village: At Rozloučení s létem in Chlumek on September 5, 2025, 66 children took part in a program with ten disciplines. The Volejbalový turnaj in Chlumek was announced for June 7, 2025, as its 22nd edition. The dates are in the past and say nothing about a current program.

Hiking on the Educational Trail to Chlumek

A specific way to include Chlumek in a hike is offered by the 12 km Naučná stezka městyse Měřín educational trail. It leads to Chlumek and then continues on a yellow-marked hiking route in the direction of Měřín. The trail surface is described as asphalt and paved field roads. For personal day planning, this primarily means that the route is clearly defined: Chlumek is not only an independent destination, but also lies along the course of this educational trail.

Discover More Places

If you would like to compare other places in your search, you can also find Bory, Dobra Voda, Oslavice, Kotlasy, Písečné, Karlov, Nový Jimramov and Horní Rožínka.

For the overarching travel overview: Okres Žďár Nad Sázavou.