Pusta Kamenice combines a high proportion of forest with specific cultural points of interest: the village lies in the valley of the Kamenická voda stream; the Church of St. Anne and the Pekelec Memorial represent different cultural themes. For travel planning, you can distinguish between interests in landscapes, architecture, remembrance, local traditions and cycling.

Forested Area and Protected Nature

Forests cover 1,105 hectares, or 72 percent of the municipality’s area. This means that just under three quarters of the municipality is forested, and forests shape the landscape at the municipal level. Pusta Kamenice lies in the valley of the Kamenická voda stream. The forest cover and the valley location offer different perspectives: one describes the forested area, the other the location of the village. When choosing where to stay, you can consider these two landscape features separately.

Mlynářova lípa is a protected memorial tree at the eastern end of Pusta Kamenice. Alongside the extensive forest landscape, this named tree offers a specific point of interest in nature. If you are also interested in protected natural features, you can take it into account as a concrete point of reference.

Church of St. Anne: Early Baroque Architecture

The Church of St. Anne was built in 1680 in the Early Baroque style and is listed as a cultural monument. Its floor plan is in the shape of a Greek cross, and its dome is twelve metres high. The floor plan describes the shape of the structure when viewed from above; the dome’s height adds a vertical dimension. For travellers interested in architecture, the church’s year of construction, style, basic shape and height offer specific features to discover.

Pekelec Memorial

The Pekelec Memorial is recorded as the Pustá Kamenice War Grave (CZE-5310-06678); the monument is listed in the Central Register of Cultural Monuments under registration number 4811. The memorial underwent extensive renovation in 2024 and has two benches. Unlike the church, whose description emphasises its construction date and form, the focus at Pekelec is on the war grave and its status as a monument. The renovation adds a more recent point of reference to this historical context.

Local Traditions

Local cultural traditions in Pusta Kamenice include Masopust processions, Šibřinky festivities, posvícení celebrations and a children’s carnival. For travellers more interested in local customs than architectural history, this offers a different way to experience the culture. If you would like to plan your trip around a particular celebration, check the dates in advance.

Cycling in the Village

Cyclists can use a designated cycle route in Pusta Kamenice, as well as other unmarked paved paths. Cycle Route 4180 is one of the local leisure options. When planning, you can choose between the designated route and the other paved paths. Check the route conditions before setting off.

Fishing at Pustokamenický rybník

You can fish with a rod at Pustokamenický rybník. Fishing permits can be purchased from Rybářské sdružení Vysočina Polička. Before your fishing trip, check with the association whether permits are currently available and what conditions apply.

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