Uhlířská Lhota: Local History and Nature

Uhlířská Lhota combines a clearly defined local history with outdoor activities. When planning your stay, you can choose from different areas of focus: its history spans from charcoal kilns to medicinal herb cultivation during the interwar period; cycling and hiking are possible in the area around Uhlířská Lhota and Rasochy. An outdoor swimming pool in Rasochy, the Dub Zmrzlých u Čížovky oak, and a cycling trip that offers the chance to see the grey horses of the Kladruby nad Labem National Stud Farm provide further concrete ideas for planning your trip.

Local History and Culture

The name Uhlířská Lhota derives from charcoal kilns. The last two charcoal kilns in the village were in operation until the start of the First World War. Another historic activity shaped the interwar period: medicinal herb cultivation and drying were well established at the time. These topics represent different periods in the village’s history. The charcoal kilns date back to the start of the war, while medicinal herb cultivation and drying are associated with the interwar period. This timeline helps distinguish the two local traditions.

The tradition of the Sjezdy Lhot a Lehot also originated in Uhlířská Lhota. The first Sjezd was held there during the summer holidays of 1980. The Lhoty take turns hosting the Sjezdy; the individual hosting dates vary. If you would like to combine your trip with a Sjezd, check the dates of the event in question. The tradition’s beginnings explain the village’s historical connection to it; the rotating host, by contrast, matters when planning a specific date.

Uhlířská Lhota is also home to a modern belfry made of iron pipes. It adds an architectural feature to the historical themes: the tower and its material are the specific points of interest here. In this way, traditional local activities, an event tradition, and a modern belfry sit side by side in the village’s history.

Nature, Cycling, and Hiking

The area around Uhlířská Lhota and Rasochy is suitable for cycling and hiking. When planning an outing, you can choose whether you would rather ride a bike or go on foot. The forests around both villages are known for their abundance of wild berries and other forest fruits. This adds another feature of the local landscape to the range of activities. Those looking to combine nature and exercise have two explicitly mentioned options: cycling and hiking; forest fruits offer a separate point of interest related to the landscape.

The Dub Zmrzlých u Čížovky is a pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) planted around 1800. It is protected for its aesthetic value and its role as a prominent feature in the landscape. This tree brings together botanical and landscape-related aspects: its name identifies a specific oak and tree species, while the reasons for its protection relate both to its beauty and to its defining role in the landscape.

There is an outdoor swimming pool in Rasochy, surrounded by mature trees. If you would like to include it in your stay, check before visiting whether it is open and accessible to the public.

A cycling route leads to a spot a few kilometres beyond Uhlířská Lhota where you can observe the grey horses of the Kladruby nad Labem National Stud Farm. This gives cycling a specific destination for an outing. Check local route conditions before setting off.

Getting Here by Bus

According to the timetable valid from 1 April 2026, PID bus route 535 serves the stops “Uhlířská Lhota”, “Uhlířská Lhota,Rasochy,rozc.”, and “Uhlířská Lhota,Rasochy”. Check for possible timetable changes before travelling. This lets you take the bus connection into account when planning your trip and distinguish between the listed stops for Uhlířská Lhota and Rasochy.

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For the broader travel overview: Kolín District.