Štíhlice: Archaeological Traces and Forest Landscape

Štíhlice brings together archaeological heritage, traces of local history, and a landscape shaped by forests and water. The first written mention of the village dates back to 1358. When planning your trip, you can explore its history and landscape from different perspectives: Lažany represents traces of a vanished medieval settlement, while forests, streams, and marked trails form the landscape setting. The village also has historic landmarks, including the Lípa Svobody (Liberty Linden), a statue, and a column bell tower.

Archaeological Traces of Lažany

The archaeological site of Lažany lies within the cadastral area of Štíhlice and is classified as a significant archaeological site. It comprises the remains of a vanished medieval settlement with a fortress and several farmsteads. The site therefore includes not only a fortified structure but also several farmsteads as parts of the settlement layout.

The fortress was a fortified structure, while the farmsteads add other elements of the settlement. Lažany lies at the edge of the forest, west of the road connecting Černokostelecká Street with Štíhlice. The site’s description thus covers both its archaeological remains and its location in relation to the forest and road.

Local History in Individual Landmarks

The Lípa Svobody (Liberty Linden) on the village square was planted in November 1918. The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk in Štíhlice is a new copy; the original statue was stolen. Štíhlice’s column bell tower dates from 1891 and was built to replace an older wooden bell tower. It stands on a rise in the center of the village, on the road to Kozojedy.

The linden and the bell tower can be dated: the bell tower dates from 1891, and the Lípa Svobody was planted in November 1918. In the case of the statue, the distinction between the copy and the stolen original is central. Together, these landmarks illustrate different aspects of local history, from specific dates to the story of a lost original.

Forests, Water, and Natural Attractions

Štíhlice provides access to the forests of Dolánky. According to the municipality’s description, they have a character similar to that of the Šumava region. The Šembera stream shapes the forests of Dolánky and supplies much of the water in the streams of Štíhlice. The forest landscape and local waterways are therefore connected.

Individual old trees are also among the area’s natural features: three old lindens in Štíhlice are considered a local natural attraction. While the description of the forests covers the character of a larger landscape, the lindens are a distinct natural feature.

Cycling and Hiking Routes

The marked main cycling route No. 1 passes through the cadastral area of Štíhlice. It first follows road II/113 from Mukařov to Štíhlice, then road III/11312 to Vyžlovka, before continuing to Jevany. Cycling route No. 0089 branches off in Štíhlice and follows road II/113 to Doubravčice.

A marked red hiking route runs through the forested areas in the western part of the cadastral area of Štíhlice. The cycling routes described here follow roads and pass through villages, while the hiking route runs through the western forested areas. The routes therefore differ both in how you travel and in their geographical setting.

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