Výheň can be explored through two distinct historical themes: the Netřebice–Výheň section of the Koněspřežní dráha and the biography of the priest Josef Jílek, who was from the village. There are also memorial sites and routes connected to other places. When planning your trip, it is worth keeping these strands separate: the horse-drawn railway represents protected cultural heritage, while Jílek’s life and the memorial sites recall resistance and the victims of the Second World War.

Cultural History and Josef Jílek

The Netřebice–Výheň section of the Koněspřežní dráha is part of the national cultural monument Koněspřežní dráha. The name refers to the horse-drawn railway; for its local connection, the clearly named section is particularly important. This links the railway theme to two specific place names, rather than treating it merely as a general historical backdrop.

Josef Jílek was a priest and a distinguished son of Výheň by birth. He took part in the anti-fascist resistance. His origins in the village give his biography a direct connection to Výheň, while his resistance work places it in a broader historical context.

Jílek produced forged baptismal certificates and helped falsify registrations and deregistrations of residence. Through this work, he saved many people’s lives. The two activities involved different documents and make concrete what part of his efforts consisted of. This makes it possible to understand his role in the resistance not only through a general description, but also through the actions recorded in history.

On 20 April 1945, Jílek was executed by guillotine at Brandenburg penitentiary. In 1995, he was posthumously awarded the Czech Republic President’s “Za zásluhy” Medal, First Class. The dates mark different stages in his story: his execution and a later state honour. This separation in time helps distinguish his life, death and recognition as separate events.

Memorial Sites and Routes

The blue “Path of Resistance” connects the memorial sites for the victims of the Second World War in Omlenice and Výheň. This means the route explicitly includes Omlenice as well as Výheň. If you include it in your plans, check current trail conditions, as they may change.

A stone underpass at the Výheň ČD railway stop recalls an earlier era. A photograph dated 3 October 2015 also shows a wayside cross with a monument in Výheň. Together, these places give the history a concrete local dimension alongside the broader themes of the horse-drawn railway and resistance.

A route listing published in 2025 takes Route 1198 through Kaplice, Pořešín, Rozpoutí, Výheň, Dlouhá, Velešín, Římov and Kamenný Újezd. In the stated order, Výheň lies between Rozpoutí and Dlouhá. Unlike the blue route, which connects two memorial sites, this sequence includes eight place names and provides a broader geographical context. Routes and signage may change, so check the information before setting out.

For the broader travel overview: Netrobitz.