The Klenice and its floodplain shape the landscape of Kolomuty; archaeological finds span the period from the Neolithic to Roman times. The village green and cycle paths add further dimensions to the village. If you are considering Kolomuty as a destination for a stay, you can choose between the landscape, local history and a variety of routes.
Klenice and Chlum: two aspects of the landscape
The Klenice watercourse and its floodplain are defining features of the landscape. They help shape the scenery, contribute to ecological stability and provide recreational opportunities. In the southern part of the municipal area, the wooded Chlum ridge is an important recreational setting for residents. Both aspects are part of Kolomuty’s landscape, but they have different roles: the Klenice and its floodplain shape the landscape, while the Chlum ridge is specifically described as a recreational setting for residents.
Two cycle routes, two points of reference
Cycle route 8148 passes through Kolomuty and along the Klenice. Cycle route 8155 has different points of reference: it passes through the village between Bakov nad Jizerou and Kosořice and connects to the Greenway Jizera in Bakov nad Jizerou. This allows you to distinguish between a route along the watercourse and a connection linking named places with access to the Greenway.
These details offer different pointers when identifying the routes: for route 8148, it is the connection to the Klenice; for route 8155, it is the link between Bakov nad Jizerou and Kosořice, as well as the connection to the Greenway Jizera.
Village green and village character
A statue of Saint Joseph stands in the middle of the historic village green. A brick chapel is located on the western side of the green. Its bell tower is built using a post-and-beam construction. These locations provide clear points of reference within the historic village layout: the statue is in the centre, and the chapel is on the western side.
Archaeological traces spanning millennia
Finds from the Kolomuty area reveal several different periods. Neolithic stone tools include flat axes and adzes dating back approximately 7,000 years. A Bell Beaker-type vessel from the same area suggests that new ethnic groups from Western Europe settled there around 4,000 years ago.
A cremation burial ground from the later Bronze Age was discovered by chance while ploughing in 1923. It is about 3,000 years old and is associated with the Lusatian and Silesian-Platěnice cultures. A vessel from the Roman period, found in Kolomuty and dating to 400–0 BC, is held in the archaeological collection of the Muzeum Mladoboleslavska. The Bell Beaker vessel points to a possible settlement; the cremation burial ground was discovered while ploughing and associated with the Lusatian and Silesian-Platěnice cultures.
Former fortress and early local history
At the site of the former fortress, a mound about two metres high remains, with a barrel-vaulted cellar measuring 5 × 3 metres. The site of the former fortress and the village centre are registered as an archaeological find area. There is also an early written reference to the local nobility: Jan z Kolomut is recorded in 1311 as the first member of the local noble family.
Kolomuty railway stop is about a 600-metre walk from the village centre. It lies around 50 metres beyond the municipal boundary, in the neighbouring municipality of Židněves. This location is a useful reference point for your journey: the stop bears the name Kolomuty, but administratively lies outside the municipality.
Discover more destinations: Strážiště, Luštěnice, Kosořice, Husí Lhota, Horky Nad Jizerou, Krásná Ves, Obruby, Boseň.
For the overview of the wider area: Mladá Boleslav District.
