Discover Lety on the Berounka

Lety brings together several distinctive reasons to stay: the Berounka, the limestone landscape of the Český kras, local history, wooden sculptures and opportunities for outdoor activities. If you’re looking for hotels in Lety, you can shape your itinerary around your main interest: art and history, a walk or bike ride, or padel. Each theme offers a different focus, and you can plan around them individually.

Location and history of Lety

Lety lies in the limestone landscape of the Český kras Protected Landscape Area and extends along both banks of the Berounka. The river and landscape give the town a clear geographical setting. Lety was first mentioned in writing in 1088. Archaeological finds place it among the oldest settlements in Bohemia. This brings together a specific date for the written mention and an archaeological assessment: each sheds light on a different aspect of the town’s history.

Art and local traditions

One distinctive art feature is the Mezitím wooden sculpture series. Six students from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art created it under the guidance of Agáta Slámová; the works were presented in 2021. The series can be viewed along a route approximately two kilometres long. The approximate distance helps you plan a visit focused on the wooden sculptures. Mezitím is defined not only by its name, but also by its creators and its own route.

Local traditions are also part of Lety’s cultural profile. Folk traditions, including Masopust, have been revived there since 2000. This connection adds a cultural theme to the town’s archaeological and written history, one that has been part of local customs since its revival in 2000. Another historical connection to the Berounka is A. B. Svojsík: he used a garden cottage in Lety and swam in the river during that time.

On foot, by bike or on the padel court

The Po stopách českých králů cycling route runs along the Berounka. Lety can be reached on foot or by bike via this route. This provides a specific connection to the river for planning your journey; check route conditions before you travel. The sculpture series’ viewing route and the cycling route offer different points of reference: Mezitím has an approximate length of two kilometres, while the cycling route is described by its course along the Berounka. This lets you choose between a route focused on art and one connected to the river.

PADEL LETY BEROUNKA in Lety u Dobřichovic offers another kind of activity: the provider has a covered padel court with online booking. In terms of planning, the main difference from the routes is the option to make a reservation. If you’d like to play padel, you can book online; for the routes, the relevant conditions are a practical planning consideration. Together, these options show different ways to include physical activity in a stay in Lety.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Praha-Západ.