Metly: Water, Routes and History

Metly Between Water and Routes

Metly combines water, clearly described routes, and traces of history. If you would like to consider nature, activity, and culture together for your stay, you will find different starting points here for planning your trip. The Metelský rybník, routes for cyclists and hikers, and destinations in the wider regional area give you the opportunity to explore the character of the place according to your interests.

When full, the Metelský rybník covers an area of 51 hectares. A 1,200-metre-long paved path runs along the eastern shore of the Metelský rybník. The Metelský potok is 7.7 kilometres long and flows into the Lomnice in the municipality of Předmíř.

Routes of Different Lengths

For cycling, a cycle route leads from Metly via Březí north to Hvožďany. The 32.2-kilometre circular route “Pod Štědrým” passes through Metly. The different lengths help you distinguish the type of route you want as early as the planning stage. A paved connection through the cadastral area of Metly leads to the boundaries of the neighbouring cadastral areas of Starý Smolivec and Pozdyně.

The village is also associated with a historical hiking tradition: the “Novoroční pochod na Metelskou horu” was held for the sixth time as early as 2015. The route led from Zámlyní via Předmíř and Metly to Metelská hora.

Landscape Around Metly

The Štěrbina hill and the Nad Moráskem hill are located in the vicinity of Metly. The wider regional area also includes the Vinice hill and Praha hill. The different names of these landscape destinations provide useful points of reference if you would like to plan your stay not only around the water but also with regard to the surrounding region.

Historical Traces and Memorial Sites

The wayside shrine “Boží muka v Metlech u Metelského potoka” stands in Metly. The “Metelský, Sudů, Pečených mlýn” mill, documented with certainty from 1542, is also located in Metly. The history associated with Metly also includes the 2002 flood disaster, in which thirteen houses were destroyed.

In the wider regional area, the Radomysl Mediumwave Radio Mast is an independent destination in the form of a ruin. The historic site “Lety u Písku. Památník holokaustu Romů a Sintů v Čechách” is also located there. Together with the wayside shrine and the mill, these sites expand nature and route planning to include a variety of historical themes.

Experiences for Planning Your Trip

If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Metly, you can first decide whether the focus should be on the Metelský rybník, a specific route, or the historical sites.

For further research, you can also visit the pages on Milonovice, Bílsko U Vodňan, Bělčice, Štěkeň, Buzice, Krty-Hradec, Číčenice and Zahorčice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Strakonice.