Steep slopes shape the landscape of Kletecna in the Jankovský potok valley. Cycle Route 161 and a green-marked hiking trail also pass through the village. This offers different perspectives for planning a trip: the local landscape, routes on foot or by bike, and the history of the village. A reservoir in the surrounding region is also a point of reference, though it is associated with a different landscape.
Valley and Natural Monument
Kletecna lies in the Jankovský potok valley, whose steep slopes shape the area. The Jankovský potok National Natural Monument covers the cadastral area of Kletečná u Humpolce. The natural monument is part of the Jankovský potok European Site of Community Importance. The name of the stream thus connects the description of the local landscape with the name of the natural monument. Two distinct pieces of information are presented here: the shape of the valley where Kletecna lies, and the designation of the natural monument as part of the European site. Anyone interested in nature and landscapes can keep these local and wider perspectives distinct when exploring the area.
History of the Village
The first written mention of Kletecna dates from 1226. The archaeological site “intravilán vsi Kletečná” offers another historical perspective. It is classified as ÚAN II and covers a period from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The site is located on the right bank of the Jankovský potok. The year 1226 refers to the first written mention; the period from the Middle Ages to the modern era, by contrast, is part of the classification of the archaeological site. The village’s history and the archaeological period can therefore be read as two distinct points of reference, without combining them into a single event or date.
Cycle Route and Hiking Trail
Cycle Route 161 passes through Kletecna. The village is also on a green-marked hiking trail that runs through the Šimonice holiday-home area. The two routes can be distinguished by their different features: the cycle route is identified by number 161, while the hiking trail is marked in green. Each route reference offers its own point of orientation for trip planning rather than describing a shared route. If you plan to follow the hiking trail, check the markings on site. This will help you identify the specific route by its corresponding marker.
A Regional View of the Sedlice Reservoir
The Sedlice Reservoir lies in the region around Kletecna, between Sedlice and Kletečná, in a deeply incised valley of the Želivka. This brings two distinct water features into view: Kletecna lies in the Jankovský potok valley, while the information about the reservoir concerns the Želivka and the area between Sedlice and Kletečná. This distinction is useful for orientation if you are exploring not only the village itself but also its wider regional surroundings. The reservoir thus adds to the region’s landscape, without being equated with the local Jankovský potok valley.
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Go to the regional travel overview: Okres Pelhřimov.
