Local history and outdoor activities are distinct highlights in Růžená. The Church of St Mary Magdalene dates from the early 13th century, stands within the cemetery grounds and is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. Other highlights include a war memorial, two crosses, a multi-purpose sports field and routes leading to Růžená. This lets you plan your stay around specific interests rather than focusing on just one sight.

Church and stone memorials

The Church of St Mary Magdalene has been rebuilt several times and also features Romanesque elements. Its early date, architectural features and alterations offer different points of entry for exploring its history. Together, they paint a more nuanced picture than a single construction date could convey. Its location within the cemetery grounds is also useful for finding your way around the church.

One cross near the church has a reconstructed stone base and a metal cross. The tall stone Trojanův kříž is different: it stands behind Růžená on the former road to Třeštice. Those interested in stone memorials will find two clearly distinct landmarks here—one by the church grounds, the other associated with a former road.

Another historical landmark is the Růžená war memorial. It was erected in 1995 in memory of the victims of the First and Second World Wars. Its date and dedication give the memorial a specific temporal and thematic context, setting it apart from the church and the crosses.

Sport and local traditions

The Růžená multi-purpose sports field is open to the general public. It is intended for football, nohejbal, volleyball, tennis, basketball, floorball and badminton. If you would like to include sport in your stay, you can use these listed activities as a guide. A reservation may be required for some activities.

Local event traditions may also play a part in planning your dates. A traditional pilgrimage is part of Růžená’s event calendar. There is also a traditional New Year’s Eve climb from Růžená to Roštejn. If you are travelling specifically for one of these traditions, check the current date locally in advance.

Routes with different details

The cycling trip “Cyklovýlet přes 9 unikátních rašelinišť” (Cycling trip through 9 unique peat bogs) leads downhill from Roštejn to Růžená. Both the direction and the descending route are specified. As route conditions can change, it is advisable to check them before setting off.

The 25-kilometre route “Z Třeště k řece Jihlavě” (From Třešť to the Jihlava River) continues from Čenkov to Růžená. The two route descriptions provide different points of reference: the cycling trip through the nine unique peat bogs is described as leading downhill from Roštejn to Růžená, while the 25-kilometre length offers another concrete reference point for the route from Třešť to the Jihlava River.

Discover more destinations: Vysoké Studnice, Brzkov, Rančířov, Kozlov, Záborná, Hybrálec, Sedlatice, Mirošov.

For the broader travel overview: Jihlava District.