Řečice U Humpolce: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Accommodation in Řečice U Humpolce
The landmark of Řečice is St. George's Church, a rare example of vernacular Gothic architecture from the early 14th century. It stands on a wooded hill in the middle of an old cemetery and offers views of the surrounding countryside, particularly Lipnice Castle. The church features an original wooden bell tower and 14th-century wall paintings. In front of the cemetery entrance there is also a stone Augustinian cross from the 18th century.
Culture and history
The historic surroundings of Řečice include the Doly, Na hrbech archaeological area. It lies in the cadastral area of Řečice u Humpolce, in the floodplain and on the slopes of the Bystrý stream south and southeast of the settlement of Bystrá. Doly, Na hrbech is an archaeologically significant wetland with traces of commercial production activity and an archaeological site with abandoned placer-mining works dating from the Middle Ages to the modern era.
Walking and cycling routes
The 37 km cycling tour “Po stopách gotiky” is classified as easy and runs mainly along roads as well as forest and field paths. Its tourist destination is St. George's Church in Řečice. The green-marked Cesta Gustava Mahlera hiking trail connects Řečice with Kaliště and Kejžlice. In addition, Cycle Route No. 1214 leads from Řečice towards Kejžlice.
Surroundings
The surroundings of Řečice include the Orlík ruins, Mount Melechov, Mount Špičák and Želivský Kláštor Monastery. The nearby Vlčí hrdlo hill is located near Lipnice nad Sázavou.
The wider regional surroundings of Řečice include Mount Ostojovka [Ledeč nad Sázavou-Souboř], the Church of Svatá Anna and the Church of Svatý Jan.
Other places
Other places: Křelovice, Hojanovice, Čelistná, Zajíčkov, Útěchovice Pod Stražištěm, Vystrkov, Hořice U Humpolce, Chyšná.
For the broader travel overview: Pelhřimov District.
