Discover Zelená Hora

Zelená Hora can be understood through several distinct aspects of the place: an archaeological site with a prehistoric hillfort and a later stone castle, a founding story from the 18th century, and a landscape featuring the summit areas of the Drahanská vrchovina and views of the Haná region from Nad Bochtálem. This gives you more than one theme to consider when planning your trip. If you are looking for a hotel in Zelená Hora, distinguishing between these aspects can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your stay.

Hillfort and castle at the archaeological site

The Zelená Hora archaeological site is an important site for archaeological finds. It includes a 1.1-hectare prehistoric hillfort on a triangular promontory above the Pustiměřský potok. A rampart and ditch fortified the site. Its area, landform, and position above the watercourse give the place a distinct character: the hillfort is defined not only by its historical context but also by these features.

A stone castle was built at the same archaeological site in the mid-13th century. It was probably abandoned as early as the 14th century. The hillfort and the stone castle are therefore two distinct historical points of reference within the same site. When considering their dates, it is worth distinguishing the prehistoric fortification from the later castle: the castle’s abandonment is only tentatively dated to the 14th century. This makes it possible to consider the site’s history in different phases without treating both structures as a single castle complex.

Founding and upheaval in the 20th century

Zelená Hora was officially founded in 1763. Woodcutters built six houses in a cleared section of forest donated by Bishop Maxmilián, Count Hamilton. This founding story brings together forest work, the clearing of part of the woodland, and the construction of the houses. It offers a different perspective on the place’s history from that of the older archaeological remains: the founding date refers to the community, while the hillfort and castle belong to much earlier historical periods.

A severe upheaval followed in 1941, when the inhabitants were forcibly resettled. They returned in 1945, after the Second World War. This sequence belongs to the more recent history of the place and stands in clear contrast to its founding story. The dates help distinguish the establishment of the community from the forced interruption of community life.

Landscape and windmills at Nad Bochtálem

Most of Zelená Hora lies in the summit areas of the Drahanská vrchovina. Nad Bochtálem offers a different point of connection with the landscape: two windmills stood there during the interwar period. After the community was resettled in 1941, they were gradually dismantled. Today, the place offers beautiful views of the Haná landscape. This aspect connects a former use of the area with the landscape as it appears today; at the same time, the gradual dismantling of the windmills took place after a major upheaval for the community.

The references to the summit areas and the views of the Haná describe different aspects of the landscape. Together, they give you more than one perspective for orienting yourself in Zelená Hora: the setting in the Drahanská vrchovina on the one hand, and the viewpoint at Nad Bochtálem on the other. The history of the windmills adds a historical dimension to this landscape aspect without equating it with the archaeological remains.

A dated monument in the village

A sandstone cross dating from 1869 stands in Zelená Hora’s village square. Unlike the hillfort and the stone castle, it is a single, dated monument within the village. Taken together, these places offer different ways to explore the area’s history: from the prehistoric fortification and medieval castle to the community’s founding in the 18th century and a 19th-century monument. If you are interested in historic places, these periods offer several clearly distinct points of interest to help you choose your destination.

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