The bell tower in Křídla is a protected cultural monument dating from 1843. On 26 September 2024, it was moved about 18 metres away from the busy road. The two dates mark different chapters: 1843 is the monument’s date, while 2024 marks its relocation. For a stay focused on cultural history, this combination offers a concrete starting point: a protected structure with an earlier date and a more recent change to its location.
Cultural History Through Different Periods
At the cultural centre in Křídla, Jan Blažek decorated the façade with sgraffito. Another historical trace is Rychta No. 1: its origins date back to the 16th century, and it once included a brewery. The hamlet of Lamplotův mlýn, mentioned as early as 1587, also belongs to the municipality of Křídla. These examples represent different aspects of local history: artistic façade decoration, a building that once housed a brewery, and the early mention of a hamlet. Together, they make it possible to understand the cultural heritage of the area more broadly than through the bell tower alone. In sgraffito, patterns are revealed in a layer of plaster to expose the layers of colour beneath.
Festival and Cycling Plans
The Křídla Festival is held annually at the municipality’s cultural centre; the first edition took place in 2000. The programme combines concerts, theatre, exhibitions, food and drink, a religious service, a clothes bazaar and film screenings. Individual events may vary from one edition to another. If you would like to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates and programme for the relevant edition. The first edition and the festival’s annual return answer different planning questions: 2000 marks its beginning, while each edition has its own specific date and programme.
For cyclists, the Mlynářská Route is a specific route reference. This signed, non-regional cycling route is designated for the Křídla area; the described section runs between Nové Město na Moravě, Křídla and Zvole. Check the signs locally before planning your route. For road travel, a different reference is relevant: Road II/385 runs through Křídla and leads towards Olešná and Brno. Road conditions and restrictions may change, so take them into account when planning your journey. The cycling route and the road’s course therefore provide two separate planning references.
Landscape and Choosing Your Destination
Křídla lies on the southern boundary of the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area. This location at its edge adds a landscape perspective to the cultural history and cycling plans. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Křídla, you can use your reason for visiting to help you choose: cultural heritage, festival dates or cycling plans each offer a different focus for your stay.
Discover More Destinations
Discover more destinations: Oslavička, Býšovec, Hodíškov, Rudolec, Blízkov, Polnička, Měřín, Křoví.
For the broader travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.
