Hartinkov combines a clearly defined natural area with a layered local history. Travel planning is also supported by a signposted cycling route, bus connections and a specific festival date. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can prioritise these topics according to the purpose of your trip: would you most like to explore the landscape, go cycling, or learn about the village’s architectural and economic development?

Landscape and cycling route

The entire Hartinkov area lies within the Bohdalov-Hartinkov Nature Park. The village lies beneath the peaks of the Drahanská vrchovina; a signposted local cycling route also runs through Hartinkov. These details offer different kinds of orientation: the nature park setting describes the landscape of the entire area, while the cycling route makes cycling a local activity. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on the natural surroundings, the cycling route, or both. This sets a landscape connection and a specific activity alongside each other as distinct considerations.

Getting there and staying

Nectava railway station is 5 km away and is connected to Hartinkov by a connecting bus. Buses run from the Hartinkov bus stop towards Chornice and Jevíčko. If you plan to travel by train or bus, take these connections into account when choosing your arrival and departure times. Check the current timetable before setting off. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider whether these connections suit your travel plans.

Local history and buildings

The village’s history has both an architectural and an economic strand. A manor farm was established in the former fortress in Hartinkov. Several original 19th-century buildings have been preserved. Hartinkov’s expansion in the 19th century was connected with ore mining in the surrounding area.

Some of the residents of Hartinkov’s newer houses worked in the surrounding mines. Some of the residents of the newer houses produced charcoal in kilns in the surrounding forests for the smelting furnace in Vranová Lhota. These two occupations add different emphases to the village’s history: mining and charcoal production in the surrounding area, with the charcoal intended for a specific smelting furnace. The surviving 19th-century buildings complement this economic history with an architectural perspective on the village’s development. Culture enthusiasts can therefore explore Hartinkov through its buildings and through changes in settlement and work.

Chapel and Václavské hody

The Chapel of Saint Wenceslas is located in Hartinkov and adds a religious landmark to the architectural and cultural themes. Václavské hody takes place in Hartinkov on 28 September. If you plan to travel for the festival, confirm the programme for the relevant year in advance and plan your arrival accordingly. The date provides a specific reason to plan your timing; the nature park setting, cycling route and local history can also help you choose when to visit if the festival does not fall within your travel dates.

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