Discover Zbelítov

In the centre of Zbelítov stands an old chapel opposite the “Návesník” pond and, north of the Chapel of P. Marie Sepekovská, an iron cross on a stone pedestal. A memorial in the village square commemorates the residents who fell in the First World War. The routes described include the yellow-marked “Milevský vyhlídkový okruh” circular route, with a nature trail and 23 stops, as well as a cycling route that leads to Zbelítov after Šibenný vrch. Historical landmarks and the distinct features of these routes are therefore at the heart of the visit.

Chapel and Cross in the Village Centre

The old chapel stands in the centre, opposite the “Návesník” pond. During repairs in 1994, its construction date was corrected to 1737; the year 1752 is engraved on its bell. The construction date and the bell inscription refer to different historical details, while 1994 is the year of the repair and correction. Several periods of history thus come together at the chapel: its construction, the inscription on the bell and a later repair.

North of the Chapel of P. Marie Sepekovská stands an iron cross on a stone pedestal. Josef Vítek donated it in 1881. The cross’s material, its position relative to the chapel and the year it was donated are specific points of reference; for the chapel, the construction date and the bell take centre stage. The two historical sites in the centre can thus be considered through different features, rather than combining their details into a single story.

Chronologically, there are several distinct dates: 1737 is the chapel’s corrected construction date, 1752 is the year on the bell inscription, and 1881 is the year the cross was donated. 1994 relates to the later repair, during which the construction date was corrected. This sequence distinguishes the construction, bell, donation and repair, and provides a thread through the historical details in the village centre.

Commemorating the Fallen in the Village Square

A memorial in the village square commemorates the residents of Zbelítov who died in the First World War. It was erected and consecrated in 1937. The memorial bears the names of eleven residents who died in the war. Its date, location and names make the commemoration a tangible part of Zbelítov. While the chapel and cross highlight buildings, a bell and a donation, the memorial is dedicated to people from the village. For a trip focused on cultural history, this remembrance adds a different perspective on the past to the history of the buildings.

Circular Walk and Cycling Route

The “Milevský vyhlídkový okruh” circular route is marked with yellow tourist signs. It includes a nature trail with 23 stops. The markings and number of stops indicate different features: the yellow signs mark the circular route, while the stops belong to the nature trail. If you’re planning an outing based on these features, the circular route offers both a clue to its markings and information about the nature trail.

The cycling route “Krásnou přírodou, za koupáním až k Milevskému klášteru” leads to Zbelítov after Šibenný vrch. Its description gives a clear sequence: first Šibenný vrch, then Zbelítov. The route descriptions therefore highlight different points of reference: the circular walk has yellow signs and 23 stops, while the cycling route runs from Šibenný vrch to the village. This helps you distinguish the routes by their described character without conflating the markings, nature trail and route sequence.

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