Discover Tehovec: Village Square and Local History

Tehovec brings together a distinctive village square and traces of several centuries of history. An 1866 bell tower, an iron crucifix and historical references to pottery and markets give the village its own character. The nearby source of the Rokytka and a nature trail in the surrounding area complete the picture.

Tehovec at a glance

• The village square is home to an 1866 bell tower and an iron crucifix on a masonry pedestal.
• An entry dated March 13, 1407, lists Tehovec among the villages acquired by the Monastery of St. Charles in the New Town.
• The Rokytka stream rises near Tehovec.
• According to the trail description, the Klokočná nature trail begins near Tehovec-Vojkov; check the route status locally before setting out.
• The municipal website, last updated on November 12, 2019, lists Hotel Sedmikráska at K Mýtu 47 and links to its website.

Village square: two distinctive landmarks

The village square is home to two distinct landmarks from the area’s history: the 1866 bell tower and an iron crucifix on a masonry pedestal. The tower’s construction date provides a specific point of reference, while the crucifix stands out for its material and pedestal. Together, the two features give the village square its own character and make local history visible through concrete details.

Pottery, markets and historical records

The name Tehovec is believed to have developed from “Trhovec.” Local history links this interpretation to a large pottery workshop that once operated there and to weekly markets for pottery. An article in the magazine “Podlipany” recounts this earlier history of crafts and markets. The place name thus leads to a local story in which crafts and trade play a part.

Older records also offer different glimpses into Tehovec’s past. An entry dated March 13, 1407, listed the village among those acquired by the Monastery of St. Charles in the New Town. In 1513, the land registers mention Tehovec with two ponds. The estate to which the village belonged was sold to Prince Karl of Liechtenstein in 1623; his family held the estate until the land reform after the First World War. Thus, a monastic acquisition, a historical record of Tehovec’s ponds and a longer history of ownership sit side by side.

Village life and nearby trails

A dated glimpse into village life is the celebration held on April 30, 2024: a Maypole was erected in the village square and a witches’ bonfire was held. The municipality described the celebration as traditional. If you would like to plan your trip around an event, check the dates for your travel year.

As a natural feature, the Rokytka stream rises near Tehovec. For a walk, one trail description suggests the Klokočná nature trail: it says the trail begins near Tehovec-Vojkov, at the start of the yellow-marked hiking route on the Praha–Kutná Hora road. The description warns that trail conditions may have changed. So check the route status locally before setting out.

Finding accommodation in Tehovec

The municipal website, last updated on November 12, 2019, lists Hotel Sedmikráska at K Mýtu 47 in Tehovec and links to the hotel website. Confirm availability directly with the hotel for your travel dates.

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Frequently asked questions about Tehovec

Where does the Klokočná nature trail begin?

According to the trail description, it begins near Tehovec-Vojkov at the start of the yellow-marked hiking route on the Praha–Kutná Hora road. Since trail conditions may have changed, check the route status locally before setting out.

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