Klatovec: Natural Landscapes and Art History

For a trip to Klatovec, you can consider nature and cultural history as two distinct focuses. East of the village lies Zhejral, an area of pond, peat bog, and peat meadows. Its cultural history is reflected in the former studio and outdoor gallery of Míla Doleželová and Jiří Mareš at Klatovec No. 26. When looking for a hotel in Klatovec, you can decide in advance whether nature, visual art, or both should shape your trip most.

Zhejral: Pond, Peat Bog, and Biodiversity

Zhejral lies 1 km east of Klatovec. The area includes a pond, a peat bog, and peat meadows on its northern and western shores. Together, these features form a complex with rare fauna and flora. The name therefore refers to more than the body of water: the landscape also includes the peat bog and meadows. About 500 butterfly species have been recorded in the area. This approximate figure adds a specific animal group to the picture of its rare flora and fauna. For nature enthusiasts, both the diversity of landscape features and the exceptional biodiversity are important.

The “Poznej kraj pod Javořicí” Educational Trail

The “Poznej kraj pod Javořicí” educational trail passes through the Zhejral National Natural Monument and a Natura 2000 site. It opened on November 7, 2007. Its two overlapping circular routes offer a choice of length: the shorter one covers the first five stops, while the longer one includes all nine. This lets you choose between a more compact sequence of stops and the full loop. The number of stops makes the difference between the two options clear; the routes overlap. If you would like to include the trail in your travel plans, check the latest route information.

Studio and Outdoor Gallery in Klatovec

Míla Doleželová and Jiří Mareš lived and worked at Klatovec No. 26 in the 1960s. The artists’ former rural studio and outdoor gallery are a cultural monument. The “Po stopách malířky Míly Doleželové” route leads to the house; it was declared a cultural monument in 2023. This distinguishes two points in time: the couple’s shared period of living and working there in the 1960s, and the later designation as a cultural monument in 2023. The route’s name places Míla Doleželová in the foreground, while the studio and outdoor gallery reflect the work of both artists.

A Memorial at Studánka Páně

A stone table still stands at Studánka Páně, commemorating the secret services held by the Bohemian Brethren during the Counter-Reformation. This differs from the artists’ history: here, religious remembrance is central and is linked to a specific object. For a trip focused on cultural history, the stone table adds another historical aspect to the story of the studio.

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