Suchá Lhota: Discover village history and cycling routes

Suchá Lhota has a cohesive village settlement pattern, shaped by old farmhouses with gabled roofs. The surrounding area consists mostly of agricultural land. Smaller patches of woodland are found mainly in the valleys and along the edges of the cadastral area. The village layout and landscape thus reveal different sides of the place: historic buildings stand out in the centre, while the surrounding area is defined by fields and scattered patches of woodland.

Chapel, memorial and water tower

In the village centre, the Chapel of St. Anne stands beside a small ornamental garden, a memorial to those who fell in the First World War and a crucifix. The chapel was probably built in 1888. On a festive occasion, it is decorated and opened to everyone who would like to reflect in peace and enjoy a contemplative atmosphere there. If you are planning to visit at this time, check in advance when it will be open.

The memorial beside the chapel was created in 1920 from Hořice stone by the sculptor p. Vocha from Česká Třebová. It bears the names and photographs of fallen and missing soldiers. The chapel and a memorial specifically commemorating the First World War thus stand together in the same place. The water tower, built in 1929, is another of Suchá Lhota’s defining landmarks. Together, these buildings offer a glimpse into different aspects of the village’s history, though they do not serve the same purpose.

Village life and events

Cultural life includes a village theatre group from Suchá Lhota, revived in 2019, which has performed several repeat shows in picturesque communities across the region. Events at the cultural centre also shape community life. In 2026, the Víťa Fest was held there for the second time as a public memorial festival, with bands performing throughout the day. The traditional Sucholhotecký blešák took place at the cultural centre on 7 June 2025 from 2 p.m.; another edition was held in 2026.

The traditional Posvícení includes a communal meal of duck, dumplings and cabbage. At an event in Suchá Lhota, local Sucholhotecké Topinky were also offered for tasting. These two culinary references relate to different occasions: Posvícení is associated with a communal meal, while the Topinky were offered to sample at an event. If you would like to travel for a particular festival, check the event dates as you plan your trip.

Walking, cycling and connections to Litomyšl

The approximately 9 km walking route “Suchá Lhota – Cerekvice” is documented in a description from 2018. It starts in Suchá Lhota and goes via Mošnovy and Bučina to Cerekvice. Check local conditions before setting out. The route specifies a particular trail with a start, intermediate places and a destination; the municipality also organises cycling tours, including in the area around Suchá Lhota. Check the date in advance for any particular cycling tour.

A circular cycling route also passes through Suchá Lhota, among other places: “Mlýn Horky – Růžový palouček – Nové Hrady”. Check route conditions and signage before setting out. In the wider region, a cycle route connects attractive places with Litomyšl, Vysoké Mýto and Nové Hrady; one possible link heads towards the Maštale Nature Reserve. Check the route before planning this intercity trip. There is a bus connection between Suchá Lhota and Litomyšl. Current timetables can help you plan specific journeys.

More about the village

The municipal library has newly equipped rooms for reading, learning and relaxing. Its collection includes fiction, children’s and young adult literature, as well as non-fiction. This adds a glimpse of community facilities to the historical and landscape impressions. The rooms and book collections described here are clearly distinct from the buildings in the village centre: here, the focus is on reading and learning, while there, it is on the chapel, memorial and water tower.

Whether you are mainly interested in village history, a walking route or cycling connections, Suchá Lhota offers different options to explore. These distinctions are useful when planning your trip: the walking route has an approximate stated length and leads to Cerekvice; the circular cycling route passes through Suchá Lhota, among other places, while the regional connection described links further destinations and includes a possible route towards Maštale. The fire-water reservoir and its surroundings are also used seasonally as a bathing spot. If you plan to spend time there, check in advance whether it will be accessible at the time of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Porici U Litomysl, Hradec Nad Svitavou, Študlov, Víska U Jevíčka, Rozstání, Budislav, Kamenná Horka, Březinky.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Svitavy.