Olešná U Pelhřimova: Hills and the Žirovský Circuit

The hilly, undulating cadastral area and the Žirovský Circuit shape the first impression of Olešná U Pelhřimova. The 27-kilometre loop reaches the village after 4.5 kilometres; the village’s history and the traditional meaning of its name add two older layers of time to the specific route details.

Key facts about Olešná U Pelhřimova

• The village was first mentioned in 1379.
• The cadastral area is hilly and undulating.
• Olešná is laid out irregularly along the Benešov–Jihlava state road.
• The road was built in 1846–1847.
• The Žirovský Circuit is 27 kilometres long; Olešná is reached after 4.5 kilometres.
• As you climb towards Olešná, there is a view of Křemešník, which rises to 765 metres.

Rolling hills and the route of the road

The cadastral area of Olešná is hilly and undulating. The settlement is laid out irregularly along the Benešov–Jihlava state road, which was built in 1846–1847. Two scales are therefore present side by side: the terrain of the entire cadastral area and the layout of the village along a named road. Those who also assess travel destinations by their landscape and settlement patterns will find specific points of reference here: Olešná is characterised by its undulating terrain and the described route of the road. The year adds a historical time reference for the road.

The Žirovský Circuit through Olešná

The Žirovský Circuit runs through Pelhřimov, Olešná, Chvojnov, Rybníček, Rohův mlýn, Žirov, Strměchy, Horní Strměchy, Plevnice and Chválov, before returning to Pelhřimov. Olešná is reached in the village centre after 4.5 kilometres. From there, the route follows the road from Pelhřimov to Jihlava; at the edge of the village, it turns uphill onto a small road.

The two distances answer different questions about orientation: 27 kilometres is the length of the entire loop, while 4.5 kilometres marks the point at which Olešná is reached. This makes it possible to see the village as one stop on the loop without equating it with the entire route. The continuation beyond the village centre is also described specifically: at the edge of the village, the route heads uphill onto a small road. So if you include the loop in your travel plans, you can consider its total length and the section through Olešná separately.

Village history and the meaning of the name

Olešná was first mentioned in 1379. The name also offers a historical perspective: originally, Olešná referred to a stream densely overgrown with alder trees. The year provides a time reference for the village’s first mention; the name’s meaning preserves an older linguistic memory of a stream and its alder growth. Both add themes to the loop that are independent of its route. Together with the hilly cadastral area, the village’s history, the origin of its name and the character of its landscape stand alongside one another as different facets of Olešná.

Discover more destinations: Zachotín, Hojovice, Vojslavice, Nová Cerekev, Vyskytná, Bystrá, Lukavec, Píšť.

Frequently asked questions about Olešná U Pelhřimova

What can you see as you climb towards Olešná?

As you climb on the Žirovský Circuit, there is a view of Křemešník. The mountain is 765 metres above sea level.

Go to the regional travel overview: Pelhřimov District.