Krotějov: Cultural Monument, Lime Tree and Routes

Krotějov can be explored through three specific themes: the protected rural house Venkovský dům, the old lime tree on the village green, and several designated routes. These highlights offer distinct ways to plan your visit: architectural and local history shape the cultural experience, while the hiking and cycling routes make active exploration possible.

A protected example of traditional architecture

Venkovský dům č. p. 6 ve Spíži is located in the cadastral area of Krotějov and is protected as a cultural monument. The protection decision took legal effect in 2021. The house is considered a well-preserved example of traditional folk architecture in the Šumava foothills. Its defining features include numerous historically valuable original structural elements and craft details. The term classifies the building as part of rural architectural heritage; its preserved fabric makes this classification tangible.

The Krotějovská lime tree on the village green

The Krotějovská lime tree stands on the village green in Krotějov. A significant protected commemorative tree, it is a small-leaved lime over 400 years old. The tree is a clear landmark on the village green; its name links the specific tree species with its status as a commemorative tree. Together with the house, the lime tree offers a different perspective on local cultural heritage: its age and status as a natural monument take centre stage, while the house is notable for its preserved architecture. If you are interested in both architectural and natural heritage on your trip, the two offer a clear contrast.

On foot or by bike

Krotějov can be reached on foot via quiet local roads around the hamlet of Cihelna, below Zahorčice. The access route is also suitable for bicycles. For hiking, a waymarked red main route runs via Klatovy, Lehom, Strážov, Krotějov and Děpoltice, continuing to Prenet, Můstek, Pancíř and Špičák. This sequence of places puts Krotějov on a longer hiking route.

Cyclists can also use the waymarked Route 2035. It runs via Lehom, Klenová, Janovice nad Úhlavou, Opálka, Strážov, Zahorčice, Krotějov and Děpoltice, and is part of the cycling network in the Strážov area. The two routes can be distinguished by their designations and the places listed: the red main route is the hiking route, while Route 2035 is the cycling route. Before setting out, check the current markings, signs and route. You should also take local conditions into account; the cycling route’s surfaces may change.

A historical landmark

A specific point of reference in the area’s history is the year 1392: that year, the knight Bušek of Opálka acquired the Krotějov estate from the Vladika Přestav. This transfer of ownership adds a distinct episode in local history to the themes of architecture and natural heritage. When planning your trip, you can therefore distinguish between architecture, natural heritage and the history of the estate.

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