Nová Ves u Světlé: History and Routes

Near Nová Ves u Světlé, the Sázava River and a local stream have carved a deep valley with steep slopes. Travel highlights include seasonal stork watching, local memorials, and two routes with different focuses.

Valley, Swimming, and Storks

Dvořákův rybník is near Nová Ves u Světlé, beyond the football pitch. Ředkovský rybník in the surrounding area is used for swimming. A cast-iron cross at the same pond commemorates the drowning of the miller Václav Nečil and a boy. Ředkovský rybník thus combines a swimming spot with a specific memorial.

Since 1959, storks have returned every spring to the distillery chimney in Nová Ves u Světlé. From spring until the end of summer, the chimney serves as their habitat, where they regularly raise their young. The comparison highlights two connections with nature: the valley landscape shaped by the river and stream, on the one hand, and the annual return of the storks, on the other.

History and Memorials

The earliest documented mentions of Nová Ves u Světlé date from the 1370s and are connected with the history of Lipnice Castle. The monument commemorating the abolition of forced labor was erected to mark the 50th anniversary of its abolition. The monument to those who fell in the First World War is a granite memorial featuring a lion and names 19 men from Nová Ves u Světlé who died in the war. The monuments commemorate different events: one marks the abolition of forced labor, while the other remembers those who fell in the First World War.

The local names of the chapels also distinguish them: the lower chapel is known locally as Špálova Chapel, and the upper one as Dubnova Chapel. Another local tradition is Bramboriáda. In 2021, Nová Ves u Světlé held the 11th edition of its traditional competition for the best potato pancake.

Routes and Transport

A red-marked long-distance or ridge hiking route passes through Chřenovice, Ledeč, Světlá nad Sázavou, Nová Ves u Světlé, and Okrouhlice. Cycling route 4155 runs from Vilémov through Habry, Nová Ves u Světlé, and Lipnice to Humpolec. The clear difference when choosing between them is the activity: hiking on one route and cycling on the other.

Bus services connect Nová Ves u Světlé with the district town and other municipalities. The village does not have a direct rail connection. Railway stations for passenger and freight transport are available in Horní Pohleď, about 2 km away, and in Světlá nad Sázavou, about 3 km away. Of the two stations mentioned, Horní Pohleď is closer; Světlá nad Sázavou is the farther option, at about 3 km.

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