Discover Kožlí: Monuments, Nature and Trout Fishing

Kožlí lies south of Ledeč nad Sázavou. The village is home to the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and memorials, while trout fishing at Pstruhový ráj Kožlí is a particular highlight. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing between the destinations in the village and the landscape to the southwest: the natural landmark Čertovy díry is outside Kožlí. This gives local history, fishing and nature their own clear place in your itinerary.

Local History and Memorials

The first written mention of Kožlí dates back to 1370, when a Vladyka from Kozel is mentioned. This year provides an early point of reference for the village’s history. The Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord is a historic monument in Kožlí. The written record and the church thus offer two different perspectives on the village’s history: an early mention and a tangible religious monument.

Two memorials in Kožlí commemorate the victims of both world wars. One stands in the village square and contains an urn with the ashes of resistance fighters from Kobylí důl. This specific reference to those resistance fighters adds a particular local remembrance to the shared commemoration of the victims of both wars.

Trout Fishing and Getting There

At Pstruhový ráj Kožlí, trout fishing is offered to both anglers and non-anglers. Fishing is available year-round and without a fishing licence. The pond has a fishing platform. As the operator’s conditions may change, check the current terms before visiting. To get there, you can follow the main road from Ledeč nad Sázavou towards Humpolec and the Koberovice junction on the D1 (EXIT 81); the fishing pond is on this road.

Nature Destinations and Local Events

The natural landmark Čertovy díry lies southwest of Kožlí; the caves are about one kilometre southwest of the village, on the right bank of the Švihov Reservoir in the Doupné skály area. This nature destination outside Kožlí offers a different focus from the church and memorials in the village. Access to the reservoir may be restricted. If you are planning a visit to the shore, check the current access conditions in advance. A rare three-thorned acacia grows near Kožlí on a slope above the road. At Čertovy díry, the caves are the main attraction; at the other site, it is a single rare tree species.

A municipal profile updated in 2009 lists the Letní koželské slavnosti, a pilgrimage celebration and a Posvícenská celebration as traditional events. For children, it lists dětský den, dětský karneval, mikulášská nadílka and rybářské závody. If you would like to plan your trip around one of these events, check the current dates and arrangements in advance.

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For the broader travel overview: Havlíčkův Brod District.