Discover Vlásenice-Drbohlavy

Vlásenice-Drbohlavy is a place for a trip that combines landscape, cycling and local history. The Hejlovka stream flows through Vlásenice-Drbohlavy. The nearby Troják mountain is close by, while Orlov, Bělský Kopec and Hluboká are mountains in the surrounding area. If you are looking for accommodation, you can plan your stay according to whether you want to focus on the local history, the water mill, the landscape or a cycling tour.

The History of Vlásenice-Drbohlavy

The first documented mention of Vlásenice dates back to 1386. From 1386 to 1580, the estate and village belonged to the Božejov domain. The second part of the name, Drbohlavy, was not added until the second half of the 16th century. This gives the place several specific points of interest for anyone who wants to learn not only about the landscape but also about the development of a village while travelling.

Bell Tower and Water Mill

A distinctive building in Drbohlavy is the bell tower. It was built in 1986 and bears the inscription “I tobě jednou zazvoním”. At Mlýnský Pond in Vlásenice-Drbohlavy stands the water mill, house number 14. The mill had a single wooden overshot water wheel with two rims, a diameter of 4.14 m and a clear width of 73 cm. The wheel powered a Czech millstone assembly and two stampers. These technical details make the mill a particularly vivid destination within the local history.

Mountains and the Regional Landscape

The surrounding mountains give the trip a landscape focus alongside its historical destinations. Troják is a mountain near Vlásenice-Drbohlavy. Orlov, Bělský Kopec and Hluboká are mountains in the surrounding area. Their differing locations can help with planning if you want to focus your stay more on the landscape and outdoor activities.

Castles, a Church and a Monastery in the Wider Area

The wider regional area around Vlásenice-Drbohlavy includes the ruins of Janštejn and Roštejn Castle [Doupě]. The Church of Svatá Anna is also located nearby. The Želivský Kláštor Monastery is likewise part of the wider regional area. In the past, Vlásenice-Drbohlavy regularly hosted a gathering of former residents and friends of the municipality. The place thus combines visible historic buildings with a long-standing local community tradition.

Cycling Tour Along the Želivka

On a cycling tour along the Želivka, the recommended route follows a quieter road to Libkova Lhota. There, it turns onto a yellow-marked path on a field track heading north. This route description provides a concrete way to combine your stay with a cycling tour and an orientation towards smaller roads and paths.

Other Places in the Same Local Group

For further orientation, you can also compare Mnich, Senozaty, Betlem, Zlátenka, Vysoká Lhota, Hořepník, Křelovice and Božejov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Pelhřimov.