Trsov – Nature, Trails and History

Trsov between Isolated Farms and Local History

Trsov has a notable historical trace: in 1869, the place was formerly called Trsovský Mlýn. The former name provides access to the local history and makes it clear that the small settlement should not be viewed solely through its current name.

Natural Area around Nový Rychnov

East of Nový Rychnov, in the Mešnice Mountains, there is a natural monument with rock formations known as Čertův Hrádek. The distinctive name and the unusual rocky landscape give this natural monument a clearly recognizable character.

Nový Rychnov lies in a valley surrounded by the hills of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, with numerous forests, meadows and ponds. The landscape therefore encompasses different aspects of nature for further travel planning: open spaces, forests and bodies of water exist side by side.

Educational Trail, Routes and Activities

The Křemešník educational trail runs around the summit in the surrounding area and is approximately 3 km long. Eight main stations cover forests and forest management, the nature reserve, flora and fauna, mineral springs and cultural monuments. If you would like to explore nature through several different themes, this educational trail provides clearly structured guidance.

In the Nový Rychnov area, marked hiking trails connect the natural attractions there. There are also opportunities for hiking and cycling. This allows you to distinguish between a thematically focused educational trail and more general activities in the area.

The Křemešník climbing centre includes a children's park, a junior park and a high ropes course including zip lines. Alongside the hiking and cycling routes, this provides a structured course area among the options in the surrounding area.

Nature Observation and a Medieval Trace

The small Trsov spring area is recorded in the Red List of Vysočina for a species of moss. This entry draws attention to a very specific small-scale natural feature.

The Čejkov-Trsov locality is classified as a medieval smelting site for polymetallic ores. The historical perspective thus extends beyond place names to the processing of ores.

Trsov or Nový Rychnov as Points of Reference

The difference between Trsov and Nový Rychnov is relevant when choosing your accommodation: Trsov consists of scattered isolated farms near Řeženčice. Nový Rychnov is an important road junction for first- and second-class roads and has good connections to the surrounding area. If you are looking for a rural settlement structure, use Trsov as your point of reference; if integration with the surrounding area is more important to you when planning, Nový Rychnov offers the relevant geographical connection. Your choice can thus be guided by the desired character of the place and the focus of your trip.

You can compare other places for your travel planning: Čejov, Krasíkovice, Dobra Voda U Pacova, Vokov, Lukavec, Hořice U Humpolce, Ústrašín, Řečice U Humpolce.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Pelhřimov.