Kalhov: Heights, Protected Area and Village History

You can get to know Kalhov through its heights, stream and village history. Kalhovský vrch, at 693 metres, lies north of the village; Strážník, at 713 metres, rises on the southern cadastral boundary. The Hejšťský potok flows through Kalhov. At 713 metres, Strážník is 20 metres higher than Kalhovský vrch. The two heights provide a north–south orientation; the stream is another landscape feature that runs through the village. Geomorphologically, Kalhov lies in the Jeníkovská vrchovina district within the Humpolecká vrchovina. This classification adds the wider landscape context to the information about the heights and stream.

Hajnice and its birdlife

Part of the Hajnice (Hejnice) protected area extends into the cadastral area of Kalhov. The area is designated both as a natural monument and as a European protected area. A total of 72 bird species have been documented in Hajnice, including 18 specially protected species. These figures give Kalhov’s nature theme a tangible focus: the protected area is also home to a specifically quantified diversity of birdlife. For travellers interested in nature and birds, Hajnice is an important point of reference when deciding whether Kalhov suits their destination. 18 of the 72 documented bird species are specially protected—that is exactly one quarter of the recorded species.

Chapel, wayside shrine and village history

Kalhov’s village history is reflected in religious and historical features. The chapel has been a protected monument since 1958. A wayside shrine in Kalhov depicts the Fourteen Holy Helpers and the Virgin Mary; an 1863 cast-iron cross stands in the village square. The years refer to different things: 1863 is the year of the cross, while 1958 marks the chapel’s protected status. A description published in 2021 calls the chapel occasionally accessible. If you are planning to visit the interior, check in advance whether a visit is possible. In the vicinity of Kalhov, Guard Sergeant B. V. Budnikov fell in a gunfight.

The village’s points of interest can be distinguished by their focus: Hajnice represents the protected area and birdlife; the chapel, wayside shrine and cross offer specific points of interest for exploring Kalhov’s culture. The heights and stream add a landscape perspective to both.

Accommodation in Kalhov

Farma Kalhov offers accommodation in the village, with a stated capacity of 38 beds. Contact the property directly to ask about availability for your dates. If you are looking for accommodation in Kalhov itself, Farma Kalhov is a concrete starting point for your search. You can base your choice of destination on the landscape, nature and cultural themes that interest you most during your stay.

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For the overview of the wider area: Jihlava District.