Švábov between the village square and the countryside

Švábov combines a village square with a church, water basin and single-storey farmsteads with natural features in its cadastral area. These include the U Potoků Nature Reserve and the valley of the Švábovský potok. When planning a stay, actual access points matter, as does the route from the railway station to your accommodation.

Švábov at a glance

• First mentioned in writing in the mid-16th century.
• U Potoků is in the northern part of the cadastral area.
• Railway station approximately 800 metres from the village centre.
• Velký Švábovský rybník: seven hectares.

Village square, rooftops and local history

Single-storey farmsteads stand around the village square. Most have gabled or half-hipped roofs, with their gables usually facing the square. A gabled roof has two sloping sides that meet at a ridge. A half-hipped roof has additional slopes at the upper ends of the gables. The terms describe two distinct roof forms, whose orientation gives a tangible impression of the village’s character.

The first written mention of Švábov dates from the mid-16th century. A first mention marks a written point of reference, not necessarily the beginning of settlement. Together with the farmsteads and roof types described above, this offers a second perspective on the village: the architecture shows how the village square is laid out, while the written mention provides a historical point of reference.

Landscape and natural features

The U Potoků Nature Reserve lies in the northern part of Švábov’s cadastral area. The valley of the Švábovský potok is a landscape feature of biological value. The 7 ha Velký Švábovský rybník, which is also in the cadastral area, is part of the Švábovský potok 1 fishing district.

The church, water basin and farmsteads shape the village square; the nature reserve, valley and pond are within Švábov’s cadastral area. Check which access points are permitted before planning a trip into nature. The name of a protected area or a pond’s inclusion in a fishing district does not replace checking the conditions for visiting or fishing.

Getting around

Class III road No. 13424 runs through Švábov, connecting Batelov and Horní Cerekev. Railway line No. 225 from Havlíčkův Brod to Veselí nad Lužnicí crosses the cadastral area. The railway station is about 800 metres from the village centre. For a specific train journey, please check the current timetable.

The distance of around 800 metres refers to the village centre, not to any particular accommodation. If travelling by train, also take into account the actual route to your address. Švábov is about 23 km southwest of Jihlava in the wider region. The municipal planning assessment does not identify any cycling or hiking routes that pass through Švábov. If your plans rely on such a route, check its current alignment in advance.

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FAQ

Does the railway line mean there is a suitable train on my travel day?

No. The location of the line and station is separate from the current timetable. Check the service actually operating and the route from the station to your accommodation.

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