Lety: Limestone Landscape, Berounka and Culture

Lety combines the river landscape of the Berounka with the limestone landscape of the Český kras Protected Landscape Area. The town extends along both banks of the Berounka, providing a practical starting point for nature experiences, cycling, walks and cultural discoveries. At the same time, the town has a long history: the first written mention of Lety dates back to 1088.

River, limestone and regional elevations

The landscape around Lety can be explored through several different natural features. Skalice and Bukovka are hills in the immediate vicinity of the town. Doutnáč is a mountain near Lety, while Hradec is a mountain in the wider region. Together with the protected limestone landscape and the Berounka, they create a varied setting for planning your trip. If you want to choose between peaceful landscape views, walks and more active pursuits, you can specifically include these natural landmarks in your research.

Cycle path, sculptures and special stories

The Po stopách českých králů cycle path runs along the Berounka. Lety can be reached on foot or by bicycle via this cycle path. Another special discovery is the wooden sculpture series Mezitím. It was created by six students of the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art under the direction of Agáta Slámová and can be viewed along an approximately two-kilometre route. The approximate route length helps you factor this art project into your day planning without reducing the visit to a single attraction.

The town's history also includes a historical connection to the Berounka: A. B. Svojsík swam in the Berounka while using a garden house in Lety. For a sporting activity on site, PADEL LETY BEROUNKA offers a covered padel court and online reservations. The covered padel court provides a sporting contrast to walks, the route to the sculpture series and the town's historical themes.

History and culture in the surrounding area

Archaeological finds make Lety one of the oldest settlements in Bohemia. Since 2000, folk traditions including Masopust have once again been celebrated in the town. Karlštejn, a castle, is located in the area around Lety. The wider region is also home to Letohrádek královny Anny, a castle, the Rudolfinum Gallery, a museum, and Palác Kinských, a palace. This allows you to choose between different cultural focuses when planning your trip, including local history, living traditions, art and historic buildings.

If you are looking for accommodation in Lety, you can base your choice on the experiences you want: the Berounka and the cycle path, the landscape of the Český kras or cultural destinations in the surrounding area. For further options, you can also visit these places: Rudná U Prahy, Libčice Nad Vltavou, Jesenice, Zvole U Prahy, Středokluky, Líšnice, Dobřichovice and Řitka.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Praha-Západ.