Discover Záborná

Záborná combines medieval local history with hiking trails, village landmarks and a Saint Nicholas tradition.

History that explains the place name

Záborná probably emerged in the first half of the 13th century on a long-distance trade route from Hungary to Moravia and Bohemia. The earliest reliable written mention dates from 23 March 1282. The documented history of the village therefore reaches back to the Middle Ages, while its location on a historic transport route helps explain the original context.

Historically, Borek Hill separated Záborná from this long-distance trade route. Its name is connected with the designation Záborná, which is explained as meaning “behind Borek.” From the first half of the 15th century, Záborná belonged to the Polná–Přibyslav estate. This affiliation represents a later period in the village’s history after its medieval connection with the trade route. The local history thus extends from the written mention on 23 March 1282 to the later affiliation with the Polná–Přibyslav estate from the first half of the 15th century onward.

Hiking on three different routes

The surrounding area can be explored along several routes. A 10-kilometre hiking route operated by the KČT leads from Polná to Záborná and then uphill to Bechyňova lipka. There are seats there, as well as a stamp.

A 15-kilometre hiking route passes the 564-metre-high summit of Za Borkem and then descends to Záborná between the houses. The 25-kilometre hiking route operated by the KČT passes Za Borkem Hill and then descends to Záborná between the houses. The three routes differ in length and course: one leads to Bechyňova lipka, while two pass Za Borkem.

Chapel, village green and local traditions

The local landmarks also include the Chapel of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows and the village green. The chapel in Záborná belongs to the Roman Catholic parish of Polná. A large winter linden stands along the road from Polná; beneath it is a Marian column. The village green also features a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. It was created by the sculptor Václav Morávek from Polná. The chapel, the winter linden with its Marian column, and the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk thus represent different religious and village reference points in the local landscape.

A special date in the local annual calendar is the eve of Saint Nicholas Day. On that evening, a Saint Nicholas procession with Saint Nicholas, angels and devils visits families with small children. In 2009, a new multi-purpose sports field with artificial turf for children was built on the lower village green of Záborná. The lower village green thus complements the religious and historical landmarks with a specific place for children.

Other places in the Jihlava District

Other places in the Jihlava District include Krahulčí, Kamenná and Jihlavy, Ústí U Humpolce, Mysletice, Stáj, Luka Nad Jihlavou, Černíč and Opatov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Jihlava District.