Stipoklasy: History and Orientation

Stipoklasy offers several clearly distinct points of reference for planning a trip: a documented village history, a protected rural house, the Vrchlice, and information about streets and the railway station. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Stipoklasy, these details can help you take cultural interests, the landscape, and practical orientation into account. The village history and information about access relate to different aspects of the trip.

History and Cultural Heritage

The first written mention of the village of Stipoklasy dates back to the 14th century. At that time, the village belonged to the Zbraslavice castle and estate. The fortress of Stipoklasy was abandoned in the 17th century, eventually fell into ruin, and disappeared. This gives us two historical milestones: the first written mention and the later end of the fortress. They reflect different periods in the history of the place and provide a timeline for its past.

Another point of reference is rural house No. 23, which stands in Stipoklasy and is protected as a cultural monument. As a listed monument, it is a tangible reminder of the village’s rural heritage. Together with the disappeared fortress, it represents two different historical connections: a protected house that still stands in the village, and an earlier structure that was abandoned and disappeared.

The medieval and early modern center of Stipoklasy is also an area with documented or reasonably suspected archaeological finds. The historical picture therefore includes not only written records and the protected house, but also confirmed finds and well-founded assumptions. The archaeological classification adds another perspective on the village’s history, focusing on its center.

Vrchlice and the Landscape

The Vrchlice stream flows through Stipoklasy; its source lies east of the village in the Kutná Hora District. The course of the stream and its source are two distinct geographic reference points: the watercourse runs through the village, while its source lies to the east. If you are interested in the landscape, you can consider the course of the Vrchlice through the village and the location of its source separately.

Roads, Routes, and Railway Station Building

The area of Stipoklasy is connected to Zruč nad Sázavou and Kutná Hora by road II/126, which runs north to south. Road II/339 runs via Čáslav, Stipoklasy, and Ledeč nad Sázavou. The two details complement each other: the first describes the area’s connection to two named places, while the second lists a road route through three places. You can use this information to plan your arrival, choosing a connection that suits your starting point.

Neither a cycle route nor a marked hiking trail passes through the area of Stipoklasy. Before setting out, check locally whether the route situation has changed. This will help you plan according to current conditions rather than treating road connections as marked cycling or hiking routes.

As of August 2026, the Stipoklasy railway station building, including the passenger shelter, is not accessible. If this is important for your arrival, check accessibility before travelling. Together with the road connections and route information, this provides a practical overview of different aspects of getting around the area.

Discover more destinations: Mocovice, Vlačice, Vavřinec, Žáky, Potěhy, Dobrovítov, Malešov, Nepoměřice.

For the broader travel overview: Kutná Hora District.