Uhřínov: Parish Church, Cross Stones and Cycling Route

For a stay in Uhřínov, you can focus on three things: the parish church of Povýšení sv. Kříže, two local cross stones, and a circular cycling route that passes through the village. These highlights cater to different interests: church architecture, local monuments, and cycling. You can plan your trip around what interests you most at a destination.

Culture: Parish Church and Cross Stones

The current parish church of Povýšení sv. Kříže is already the third parish church in Uhřínov. This places the church in a succession and gives the building a historical connection to the village. Architecturally, it is a three-aisled building in the Neo-Romanesque style. The two terms describe different aspects: “three-aisled” refers to the layout of the church building, while “Neo-Romanesque” indicates its stylistic classification. The church can therefore be described in terms of both its structure and its style. For those interested in religious architecture, these are two specific features that go beyond simply identifying it as a parish church. Its status as the third parish church describes a historical succession; three-aisled and Neo-Romanesque, by contrast, refer to the building itself. This gives you a historical and an architectural perspective, each answering different questions.

The municipality’s local monuments include two cross stones. A large cross stone with a relief of a cross and dagger is located behind house No. 7 in Uhřínov. The Knížky cross stone is at the edge of the forest between Uhřínov and Horní Radslavice. The first stone can therefore be identified by its relief and house number, and Knížky by its name and its location at the edge of the forest between the villages.

Cycling the Circular Route

The “Okolo Velkého Meziříčí” circular cycling route is 37.4 km long and passes through Uhřínov. The distance describes the route as a whole; the mention of the village indicates that Uhřínov lies along its course. The two details answer different questions for your planning: the distance gives you an idea of the route’s length, while the village name shows its connection to Uhřínov. The length alone does not indicate a specific travel time. You can therefore use the distance as a guide when planning your own timing, without assuming a fixed amount of time. As route conditions can change, it is advisable to check them for current information before setting out.

Landscape in the Balinské údolí

In the Balinské údolí, the Balinka stream meanders naturally, forming numerous bends and pools. The valley is also shaped by high, undercut banks. The combination of the stream’s course and the banks’ contours gives the landscape a distinct focus on water and terrain. If your trip plans include landscapes as well as architecture and monuments, the valley offers a point of interest in its own right.

Discover more destinations: Sejřek, Nové Dvory, Rosička, Strážek, Tři Studně, Radešínská Svratka, Karlov, Skorotice

For the broader travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.