Klec brings together the pond landscape of the Třeboňsko region, marked hiking trails and a tangible trace of medieval history. The Nadějská pond group is particularly characteristic: it consists of 15 breeding ponds of varying sizes and lies within the Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area. Klec itself is situated in a quiet part of this protected area. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Klec, you can base your choice of location on whether paths between the ponds, local history or both are what matter most to you.
Pond Landscape and Paths Along the Dams
The Nadějská pond group is a South Bohemian landscape within the Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area. Firm paths run along the dams between the ponds. The bodies of water and the routes are therefore closely connected here: the dams provide the paths, while the breeding ponds of varying sizes define the landscape. Klec may be worth considering if you would like to include a quiet, protected pond landscape and paths through the area in your trip.
Hiking Trail from Třeboň via Klec
The red-marked hiking trail from Třeboň passes through Klec and continues to the Nadějská pond group. At the end of the village, it turns left at U Penzionu U Kačerů and runs along the dams of the Víra and Naděje ponds to the Naděje trail signpost. The names of the ponds and the signpost provide specific reference points for this section. The trail then follows the dams of the Překvapil, Nový and Krajina ponds, passing the hamlet of U Nohavů, before reaching the railway station in Vlkov. Check the trail markers and path conditions before setting out.
The road access to Rybník Klec pond is a separate matter: it can be reached via Road No. 148 from Lomnice nad Lužnicí towards Novosedly nad Nežárkou. Check road conditions before driving. This gives you both a specific hiking route through and around Klec and road directions to a named pond for planning your trip.
Castle Remains and Chapel
About 1.5 kilometres from the village, Oldřich z Ústí had a castle built between approximately 1395 and 1410; it is also sometimes described as a fortress. In 1435, the troops of Oldřich z Rožmberku captured the castle and burned it down. To this day, only raised earthworks in the form of ramparts and ditches, along with a small fragment of wall, remain of the site. The approximate construction period and the precisely dated event of 1435 establish a clear chronology: construction was followed by capture and destruction, and only a few traces remain.
The village is also home to the Chapel of St John of Nepomuk, a small monument of local significance. It complements the castle remains outside the village with a historic landmark within it. Alongside its pond landscape, Klec thus offers two distinct points of interest for exploring its history: the medieval castle site and the local monument.
Considering Klec as a Place to Stay
If you are considering Klec as a place to stay, you can base your decision on two main attractions: the pond landscape with its paths along the dams, and the historic features in the village and its surroundings. When looking for a holiday apartment, this distinction can help you clarify the kind of stay you want. This keeps your choice of location grounded in specific features: the protected landscape area, the named hiking trails and the history of Klec.
Discover more destinations: Staré Město Pod Landštejnem, Dačice, Halámky, Červený Hrádek, Vnorovice, Kostelní Radouň, Strmilov, Drunče
For the overview of the wider region: Jindřichův Hradec District.
