A good place to start exploring Dehtáře is with two distinctive features of the village: the chapel that defines the village square, and the ponds from which the Onšovický potok flows to the Jankovský potok. Together, they lead from a prominent square along a watercourse into the surrounding countryside.
Local History and the Origin of the Name
Dehtáře is documented in writing as far back as 1379. The settlement was established through internal colonization on land that had previously been forested. The name itself offers another point of interest: it is associated with inhabitants who made tar. Those interested in the village’s history will find more than a date here: alongside the first written record are the origins of the settlement and its connection with tar production. These are different perspectives on the history of the place.
Chapels with Their Own Building Dates
The chapel in Dehtáře defines the village square. It dates from the early 20th century and was renovated in 2016. The Chapel of Saint Wenceslas in Onšovice dates from 1861; the chapel in Milotice is dated to the mid-19th century. In chronological terms, the chapel in Dehtáře was built later than the other two chapels mentioned. The dates help distinguish the building histories of the respective places.
The different roles of the dates are also important for comparison: 1379 marks the written record of Dehtáře; 1861, the mid-19th century and the early 20th century are building-date references for the chapels mentioned. By contrast, 2016 marks the renovation of the chapel in Dehtáře. This makes it possible to consider written records, building dates and later work on a building separately.
Watercourses and Landscape Boundaries
The Onšovický potok flows from the ponds near Dehtáře to the Jankovský potok, joining it near Milotice. The larger of the two ponds below Onšovice is called Onšovický rybník. This means that both a specific body of water and a named watercourse can help you find your way around locally: the pond can be identified among the two ponds below Onšovice, while the stream can be followed along its course to the confluence near Milotice.
The Jankovský potok, which is associated with Dehtáře, is designated a national natural monument. The Želivka and the Sedlice Reservoir form the western and northern boundaries of the cadastral areas of Dehtáře. These are different kinds of geographical reference points: the Jankovský potok has protected-area status, while the Želivka and Sedlice Reservoir mark cadastral boundaries. For orientation, it helps to distinguish protected status from boundary lines.
Planning Your Trip
The four districts of Dehtáře lie near the I/34 on the route between Pelhřimov and Humpolec. A red-marked hiking route also passes through Dehtáře. These details offer different points of reference for your plans: the road places the districts along a named route, while the trail is for a walk through the village. Check the current route before setting out. If you are considering Dehtáře as an overnight destination, check that the specific accommodation address fits your plans; this overview of the village can first help you choose your destination.
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