Uhlířská Lhota – Charcoal Kilns, Nature and Tradition

Uhlířská Lhota Between Local History and Nature

Uhlířská Lhota combines a distinctive local history with nature experiences around Uhlířská Lhota and Rasochy. The name is derived from charcoal kilns. The last two charcoal kilns in Uhlířská Lhota remained in operation until the beginning of the First World War. Between the two world wars, the cultivation and drying of medicinal herbs were also well established in Uhlířská Lhota. For your stay, this provides a tangible connection to history, while cycling and hiking in the surrounding area offer a different focus. The local history can thus be viewed across several periods: charcoal kilns, medicinal herbs and the Sjezd tradition that began later each add a distinct historical emphasis. A walk through the village therefore combines local work with cultural memory.

Traces in the Village and a Special Tradition

Uhlířská Lhota has a modern bell tower made of iron pipes. The Church of Saint Gall is listed as a cultural monument. The tradition of the Sjezdy Lhot a Lehot also began here: the first Sjezd took place in Uhlířská Lhota during the summer holidays of 1980. The Lhoty take turns hosting the Sjezdy Lhot a Lehot. This alternating hosting is part of the character of the tradition and complements the village's older history with its own cultural reference point.

Cycling, Forests and an Outdoor Swimming Pool

The surroundings of Uhlířská Lhota and Rasochy are suitable for cycling and hiking. The forests around both villages are known for their rich abundance of wild forest fruits. Rasochy has an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by mature trees. On a bike ride a few kilometres beyond Uhlířská Lhota, you can observe the gray horses of the Kladruby nad Labem National Stud Farm. For families with different interests, this selection offers several options for planning a shared day. Depending on the rhythm of the day, the focus can be varied: cycling and hiking are suited to active hours, the outdoor pool to a break by the water, while the forest fruits draw attention to the landscape. Observing the gray horses adds a special moment on the way.

A Protected English Oak

Another natural feature is the Dub Zmrzlých u Čížovky oak. It is an English oak (Quercus robur) planted around 1800 and protected for its aesthetic value and its function as a prominent landscape feature. The tree combines considerable age with a clear role in the landscape.

Bus Connections and Choosing a Focus

For travel planning, PID bus route 535 serves the stops Uhlířská Lhota, Uhlířská Lhota,Rasochy,rozc. and Uhlířská Lhota,Rasochy. When choosing accommodation, you can first determine the focus of your days: local history, the surroundings of Rasochy, or cycling and hiking. For concrete daily planning, it is useful to assess the accommodation's location and the desired activity separately.

Other Places to Compare

If you would like to compare other places, you can also include Klučov, Pečky, Velký Osek, Nova Ves I, Pňov-Předhradí, Třebovle, Ratenice and Radovesnice I when planning your trip.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kolín District.