Vilémovec combines a history of its founding with routes through the village and cultural themes in the wider Lipnice area. The village was built beneath Lipnice Castle by Wilhelm, son of Vitus of Landstein. Vilémovec still bears Wilhelm’s name today. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Vilémovec, you can choose your location based on whether the history of the village and castle or cycling and hiking trips are your priority.

Village History and Lipnice Castle

Vilémovec’s medieval and modern-era village centre is also designated as an archaeological site. Archaeological finds have been documented there, or are expected based on well-founded assumptions. In addition to its founding history, the village therefore offers its own archaeological point of interest. Lipnice Castle adds other themes to the cultural and historical picture: it features an archaeological exhibition, a Gothic chapel and extensive cellars, as well as views of the surrounding countryside. Before visiting the castle, it is advisable to check the latest visitor information.

The Národní památník odposlechu art gallery is located in the flooded granite quarries near the castle. It comprises the works Bretschneiderovo ucho, Zlaté oči and Ústa pravdy; a well-marked trail connects all three. This brings together different cultural themes: the designated archaeological site in the village centre, the exhibition and chapel at the castle, and the artworks in the quarries near the castle. The Haškova cesta educational trail also connects Světlá nad Sázavou and Lipnice, running for 12 kilometres through the wider region.

Planning Hiking and Cycling Routes

A yellow-marked hiking trail passes through Vilémovec and continues along a paved road beyond the settlement. On a route through the forest, the blue marking is temporarily out of sight; Vilémovec is reached afterwards. These are different points of reference for hikers: one trail passes through the village, while the forest section is one where the markings may temporarily disappear. Check the markings on site, as routes may change.

Cycling Route No. 19 also passes through Vilémovec, connecting Lipnice with Havlíčkův Brod. Near Lipnice, the cycle route follows the blue-marked hiking route towards the castle. Check the cycling route signs before setting out.

Practical Information for Your Stay

The bus/public transport stop for Vilémovec is named “Lipnice n.Sáz.,Vilémovec”. Check the current timetable for your travel date, as schedules may change. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether village history, the castle and art, or cycling and hiking routes are the deciding factors for you. The routes mentioned differ in terms of navigation: they range from a route through the village and the cycle route between Lipnice and Havlíčkův Brod to the 12-kilometre educational trail in the wider region. This lets you shape your stay around the cultural and route themes you are interested in, without combining all the destinations into a fixed day plan.

Discover more destinations: Kojetín, Borek, Dlouha Ves, Golčův Jeníkov, Havlíčkova Borová, Úsobí, Herálec, Prosíčka

For the main travel overview: Havlíčkův Brod District.