Discover Kožichovice

You can focus your stay in Kožichovice on different things: nature, local history, or a specific event date. Hluboček is designated as a natural monument; the chapel and the history surrounding Matyáš Žďárský add to the range of topics. There is also the Markovka Reservoir, which offers opportunities for recreation and fishing, and the “Běh Matyáše Žďárského” run, held annually at the end of September. If you are looking for a hotel in Kožichovice, it helps to first consider whether nature, history, or the run will play a greater role in your stay.

Natural monument, stream, and reservoir

The Hluboček Natural Monument covers 2.203 hectares and was first designated on 20 October 1983. The protected area lies within the cadastral territory of Kožichovice. Hluboček is a growing site for the two-leaf squill (Scilla bifolia). The area and the date of its first designation provide specific context for the natural monument; the plant’s presence adds a botanical detail to this landscape. For travelers interested in nature conservation and plants, these are two distinct points of interest.

The Markovka stream flows through Kožichovice. The Markovka Reservoir covers 14 hectares and is used for recreation and fishing. The stream is described in relation to the village, while the reservoir is notable for its size and use. If fishing or recreation is among your travel interests, this information about how the reservoir is used is relevant to your planning.

Chapel and local history

The Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius stands in the village square and was built above a water source. Its altar dates from 1892 and is dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius. The source can be reached from the southwest via a descending staircase bordered by a stone wall.

Kožichovice is also home to a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk dating from 1791. It is another clearly dated point of reference for the village’s history.

Matyáš Žďárský and the September run

Matyáš Žďárský was born in 1856 in a mill in Kožichovice. A commemorative plaque has marked house no. 40 in his memory since 1993. The ski binding developed by Žďárský laid the foundations for alpine skiing. His birthplace connects his biography to Kožichovice; the ski binding represents his contribution to the history of skiing.

The “Běh Matyáše Žďárského” run has been held every year at the end of September since 1993 under the auspices of Kožichovice and Třebíč. Unlike the commemorative plaque, the run is tied to a recurring date. If you would like to plan your trip around the run, check the specific date with the municipality before traveling.

A route through Kožichovice

The Třebíč Circuit passes through Kožichovice, running from the Hluboček signpost along the western boundary of the municipal area to Klučov. For your planning, the route offers a different perspective from the individual local and historical topics: it provides a named trail with a starting point and a destination.

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