Jinošov: Hiking, Church and Schönwald

Jinošov offers three different points of interest for planning a trip: the Jinošovské studánky hiking day, held every May; the parish Church of St. Peter and Paul; and the historic landscape of Schönwald. The hiking day’s dates vary from year to year. If you want to focus on one aspect, the themes are distinct: the route is defined by its springs and length, while the church and park reveal architectural forms and historical developments.

Hiking among springs

The Jinošovské studánky hiking day takes place every year in May; the exact dates vary from year to year. The first official edition was held in 1978. The Jinošovské studánky route is approximately 12 km long and passes nine springs. This gives you two different reference points for planning: a recurring annual period for the event and an approximate distance for the route.

The Pucovský potok stream rises at V Olších. V Hrdle feeds the nearby Bělizna pond. The two springs are therefore connected to different bodies of water: one is the source of a stream, while the other is linked to a pond.

The Church of St. Peter and Paul

The parish Church of St. Peter and Paul in Jinošov was first mentioned in 1368. It is a single-nave Romanesque church on a slight rise above Jinošov. The oldest surviving part comprises the presbytery with Gothic ribs and the sacristy. The church thus combines an overall Romanesque description with Gothic details in its oldest surviving part.

Inside, the cemetery wall surrounding the church is articulated with blind arcades. They are decorated with figural paintings by F. Mikula of Jinín, dating from 1841 to 1854. In addition to the church’s architectural form, these works offer a distinct perspective on the ensemble, with a specific historical date.

Schönwald Park and architectural history

Even before taking over the estate in 1795, Count Jindřich Vilém decided to transform the former pheasantry into an English-style park and his summer residence. Schönwald Summer Chateau was built between 1827 and 1829 on the site of a former pheasantry. The decision made before 1795 and the later construction dates thus mark different points in Schönwald’s history.

The orangery building, now surviving only as a shell, lies in the western part of Schönwald Landscape Park. Silvanův chrám stands at the highest point of Schönwald Park. The Temple of Apollo retains its picturesque decoration and excellent acoustics. Musical performances and celebrations were held there in the first half of the 19th century.

Access and paths

Schönwald Summer Chateau is privately owned and is not open to the public. As access status may change, check before you travel. Jinošovská obora is open to the public; you can walk along its paths among centuries-old oaks, larches and lindens. This access status may also change, so it is advisable to check before your visit.

Jinošov in its regional context

The Náměšťsko Protected Landscape and Heritage Zone forms a triangle bounded by the municipalities of Náměšť nad Oslavou, Jinošov and Kralice nad Oslavou. Jinošov is therefore one of the three named places in this regional context.

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