Křešín – Church, Stations of the Cross and Ski Lift

Křešín Between History and Winter Adventure

Křešín is a place with two clearly recognizable sides: a historical heritage and winter sports opportunities. The first written references date back to 1318; at that time, Hroznata of Křešín owned property there. Křešín originally developed as a fortress. The Křešín ski lift is another attraction: it is 250 m long, has a vertical difference of 50 m and is an EPV 300 model. The Křešín ski area has night lighting and artificial snowmaking equipment. The lift's length and vertical difference provide the winter sports facilities with a technical framework, while the lighting and snowmaking add further technical elements to the ski area.

Church of St. Bartholomew and Local History

The Church of St. Bartholomew represents another historical layer in the townscape. It was originally Gothic and was rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style in 1875. Inside, it has a main altar and two side altars with paintings by J. L. Bernard from 1876. The main altar features statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. This creates a specific cultural focus for travel planning: the church's architectural history, religious art and Křešín's medieval history can be mentally combined into a distinctive local experience.

The Křešín Stations of the Cross

The Křešín Stations of the Cross leads from the church to an opposite hill with a Calvary. It consists of thirteen stone wayside shrines dating from 1791. The Stations of the Cross were extensively restored in 2012. The Calvary complex consists of three wrought-iron crosses on stone pedestals. The route therefore has a clearly recognizable sequence: it begins at the church, passes through thirteen stations to the hill and ends at the complex with the three crosses. The restoration in 2012 complements the older history of its creation with a more recent phase of preservation. Those interested in historic paths and religious art will find a clearly described connection here between the local church, the route and its destination.

Landscape and Orientation Around Křešín

The Martinický stream flows through Křešín, complementing the historical themes with a watercourse in the town. Želivský Kláštor Monastery and the Church of Svatý Jan are located in the vicinity of Křešín. The nearby area includes Jenov Hill [Čáslavsko-Štědrovice], Hejdučka Hill [Čechtice-Černičí] and the hill (Na Vrších) [Košetice]. Velký Blaník Mountain and the Loreta Church are also located in the vicinity of Křešín. The Orlík ruins lie farther away in the wider region. Prostřední, Krejčův mlýn is also located in Křešín. Integrated bus line 359866 connects Košetice, Křešín and Čechtice.

When choosing accommodation in Křešín, you can focus on different aspects: the town's history, the Stations of the Cross and church, or the ski lift with its technical features. For further searches for destinations in the Czech Republic, you can also find Dobrá Voda, Nový Rychnov, Včelnička, Hořepník, Bratřice, Mysletín, Mladé Bříště and Starý Smrdov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pelhřimov District.