Štíhlice

Štíhlice between local history and forest landscapes

Štíhlice appeals to visitors who want to get to know a place not only through its present-day appearance, but also through the traces it has left in the landscape. The first written mention dates back to 1358. At the same time, marked trails lead through the cadastral area and into the western forest areas. In Štíhlice, archaeological remains, village memorial sites, and surroundings shaped by streams and forests thus come together.

Lažany and the older traces of the village

A particular highlight is the Lažany archaeological site in the cadastral area of Štíhlice. It is classified as a significant archaeological locality and comprises the remains of a vanished medieval settlement with a fortress and several farmsteads. Lažany is located at the edge of the forest west of the road connecting Černokostelecká Street with Štíhlice.

This means that Štíhlice is about more than a single historical date. The year 1358 points to the village’s long written history, while Lažany reveals a considerably older settlement structure that has since disappeared. Anyone interested in medieval landscapes and the development of villages will find two different historical layers within the same cadastral area.

Village details with a history of their own

The village itself also has several notable points of interest. The Lípa Svobody on the village square in Štíhlice was planted in November 1918. Three old lime trees are considered a local natural attraction. There is also a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk in Štíhlice, which is a new copy; the original statue was stolen.

The Štíhlice bell stands on a rise in the village centre on the road to Kozojedy. It should not be confused with the Štíhlice column bell, which dates from 1891 and was erected in place of an older wooden bell. Together, these places and objects form an engaging sequence of small discoveries: the village square, the rise, the lime trees, and the historical landmarks stand side by side as different themes in the village’s history.

Dolánky, the Šembera, and trails through the cadastral area

The forests of Dolánky are important for nature-oriented excursions, with Štíhlice providing access to them. According to the municipality’s description, they have a character similar to that of the Šumava region. The Šembera stream shapes these forests and supplies a large part of the streams around Štíhlice. The landscape can therefore be described not only through its forest areas, but also through its waterways and their connections.

Cyclists can choose between several marked routes. Cycle Route No. 0089 branches off from this route in Štíhlice and follows Road II/113 to Doubravčice. The marked main cycle route No. 1 runs through the cadastral area of Štíhlice, first along Road II/113 from Mukařov to Štíhlice and then along Road III/11312 to Vyžlovka; it continues on to Jevany. In addition, a marked red hiking trail runs through the forest areas in the western part of the cadastral area.

This gives you a clear choice for planning your trip between local history, archaeological research, cycling, and a hike through the western forests. If you would like to continue your search beyond Štíhlice, you can also compare Měšice, Čestlice, Vlkančice, Dřevčice, Slustice, Lhota, Předboj and Konětopy.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Praha-Východ.