Discover Metly through its waterways, paths and historical traces. The Metelský rybník, a paved riverside path and routes of varying lengths offer concrete points of reference for planning your trip. Other features include a wayside shrine, a mill with a long history and the memory of the 2002 flood disaster. This means there is something for everyone, from a clearly defined stretch by the water to longer tours and cultural and historical sites.
Metelský rybník and the path on the eastern shore
When full, the Metelský rybník covers an area of 51 hectares. A 1,200-metre paved path, built in 2018, runs along the pond’s eastern shore. Its length makes it a clearly defined option for spending time by the water. This shorter stretch of shore contrasts with the 32.2-kilometre “Pod Štědrým” circular route, which also passes through Metly. The difference helps you choose the focus of an outing: a section directly beside the water or a much longer circular route.
The Metelský potok offers a different geographical point of reference. It is 7.7 kilometres long and flows into the Lomnice in the municipality of Předmíř. While the pond is described in terms of its area, the stream can be identified by its length and named confluence. Together, these details show different ways to take the local waterways into account when planning a trip.
Routes to suit your plans and direction
The “Pod Štědrým” circular route runs for 32.2 kilometres through Metly. A cycling route runs north from Metly via Březí to Hvožďany. These are different route options: the circular route can be assessed by its total length, while the cycling route is described by its named places and direction. When deciding what kind of outing you want to shape your stay, you can choose between a circular route and a ride with a specified destination.
Another paved connection runs through the cadastral area of Metly to the boundaries of the neighbouring cadastral areas of Starý Smolivec and Pozdyně. This provides a different point of reference from the cycling route via Březí to Hvožďany: here, the two cadastral boundaries are the named reference points. On the eastern shore, meanwhile, the 1,200-metre paved path provides a clearly defined route. These details help distinguish the local stretch along the shore, the circular route and the connections with named destinations.
History and notable places
Metly is home to the wayside shrine “Boží muka v Metlech u Metelského potoka”. The history of the “Metelský, Sudů, Pečených mlýn” mill in Metly dates back at least to 1542. Its history dates back at least to 1542; the mill is not accessible. This means that a visit offers a distinction between a wayside shrine in Metly and a historic mill that cannot be entered. If you are interested in local history, you can consider these as two different types of point of interest.
Another historical route associated with the area is the “Novoroční pochod na Metelskou horu”. In 2015, the event was held for the sixth time. Its route ran from Zámlyní via Předmíř and Metly to Metelská hora. The 2002 flood disaster associated with Metly is another part of the area’s history: it destroyed thirteen houses. A historic walking route and a devastating event thus stand side by side as different memories of Metly.
Choose the focus of your trip
Trip planning offers several concrete points of interest: the waterside landscape at the Metelský rybník, the short paved path on the eastern shore, longer routes and individual historical sites. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Metly, you can first consider which of these matters most to you during your stay. The route lengths offer a straightforward comparison between a stretch along the shore and a considerably longer circular route; the historical sites provide a different way to discover the area.
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For the wider travel overview: Okres Strakonice.
