A protected rural house, a small-leaved lime tree, a marked hiking route and cycling route 2035 give Krotějov several clearly distinct themes to consider when planning a trip. Venkovský dům č. p. 6 ve Spíži is located in the cadastral area of Krotějov, the Krotějovská lípa stands on the village green, and both routes pass through the village. This lets you decide in advance whether to focus on building heritage and local history or on planning a hike or cycling trip.

Folk Architecture and Local History

Venkovský dům č. p. 6 ve Spíži is a well-preserved example of traditional folk architecture in the foothills of the Šumava. It is protected as a cultural monument; the protection decision became legally effective in 2021. Numerous original structural elements and craft details have been preserved, making the rural building style tangible. For those interested in regional architecture, it is a specific point of reference: the focus is on one historic house.

In 1392, the knight Bušek z Opálky acquired the Krotějov estate from the Vladik Přestav. According to local tradition, the name Krotějov derives from the founder of the local estate: the Vladik Krotěj, also known as Kratěj. These two accounts reveal different aspects of local history. The purchase gives a specific year and the people involved; the name’s origin points to a local tradition. This allows you to distinguish a dated point of reference from a traditional explanation of the village’s name.

The Krotějovská lípa

The Krotějovská lípa adds a distinct point of interest. The small-leaved lime stands on the village green, is a protected memorial tree and is considered a local visitor landmark. It is more than 400 years old. Here, the focus is not on the history of a house but on a single tree, with its clearly identified location and protection status. This creates a contrast in the focus of a visit: the house represents rural building heritage, while the lime tree represents natural and commemorative heritage.

Hiking and Cycling

A marked main red route runs via Klatovy, Lehom, Strážov, Krotějov and Děpoltice, continuing to Prenet, Můstek, Pancíř and Špičák. Marked cycling route 2035 runs via Lehom, Klenová, Janovice nad Úhlavou, Opálka, Strážov, Zahorčice, Krotějov and Děpoltice, and is part of the cycling network in the Strážov area. Lehom, Strážov, Krotějov and Děpoltice appear in both route sequences; the other places mentioned distinguish the respective route plans. Check current markings and route alignments before setting out. The cycling route includes Klenová and Janovice; the hiking route continues as listed to Špičák.

The walking approach to Krotějov follows lightly trafficked local roads around the hamlet of Cihelna, below Zahorčice. The access route is also suitable for bicycles. Check local trail conditions before your trip, as surfaces may change.

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