Boršov can be explored through three specific highlights: its quarrying tradition, the large fire water reservoir used for swimming and winter ice skating, and the Cyklotrasa 1 cycling route. They represent different ways to understand the village: through its economic past, seasonal activities, or a cycling route that includes Boršov among its stops. For planning, a simple question is a good place to start: should the village’s history or an activity at a particular time of year be the deciding factor?
Quarrying tradition and local history
The quarrying tradition dates back to the first half of the 19th century. Stone mining and quarrying transformed Boršov, which had previously been entirely agricultural; they became a livelihood for many local families. Its industrial history is therefore also local history: it tells of a change in the village’s economic foundation and character.
In 1892, Jan Cingroš opened a quarry in Boršov. Among the most important products of his business were machine-cut and polished granite building components. Cingroš also supplied so-called Viennese paving stones to the Austrian court. These details bring different aspects of the business to life: processing granite into building components and supplying a particular type of paving stone.
The Pech Quarry was the second quarry in Boršov and was established in the rock beside the Cingroš Quarry. After the First World War, František Pech put it back into operation. This distinguishes the two quarries chronologically: Cingroš opened his quarry in 1892, while the history of the Pech Quarry also includes its resumption after the war. Those interested in local industrial history will find specific names, products and a clear chronology here.
Swimming and ice skating at the fire water reservoir
The large fire water reservoir in Boršov is designated as an outdoor swimming pool, where children and adults swim. In winter, the same reservoir serves as an ice-skating rink. Its uses give the village a different activity focus depending on the season: swimming and ice skating are seasonal options, not activities available at the same time.
Swimming conditions may vary seasonally. If you are planning your visit specifically for swimming or ice skating, check current availability in advance. This helps you plan your stay around your preferred activity without confusing the summer and winter options.
Boršov on Cyklotrasa 1
Boršov is on the Cyklotrasa 1 cycling route. Its stated course passes through Cejle, Klepák, Mirošov, Boršov, Hojkov and Čeřínek. In this order, Boršov lies between Mirošov and Hojkov. This sequence places the village on the route without requiring any additional connections to be assumed.
The cycling route is 15.8 km long, with a stated time of 1 hour and 20 minutes. The distance and estimated time help you assess the route for your own plans, but they are two different measures: the actual duration may vary depending on conditions and breaks. Check the route conditions and signage locally before setting off. This gives you a specific distance and an estimated time for the cycling route, without treating the stated duration as a fixed riding time.
Discover more destinations: Opatov, Nová Ríse, Pavlov, Vápovice, Rančířov, Urbanov, Jamné, Vanov.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Jihlava.
