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Nová Ves U Světlé: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Accommodation in Nová Ves U Světlé

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Landscape

Near Nová Ves u Světlé, the Sázava River and a local stream have formed a deeply cut valley with steep slopes. There are seven ponds in Nová Ves u Světlé and its immediate surroundings: Horní rybník, Dolní rybník and Říhovka directly in the village, as well as Dvořákův rybník behind the football pitch near Nová Ves u Světlé, Hluboký rybník, also called Wagnerův rybník, and two Zástěrova rybníky near the Radost recreation complex.

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Since 1959, storks have returned every spring to the chimney of the distillery in Nová Ves u Světlé. From spring until the end of summer, it serves as their habitat, where they regularly raise their young. Ředkovský rybník in the vicinity of Nová Ves u Světlé is used for swimming.

History

The first documented references to Nová Ves u Světlé date back to the 1370s and are connected with the history of Lipnice Castle. A cast-iron cross at Ředkovský rybník commemorates the drowning of the miller Václav Nečil and a boy.

The monument commemorating the abolition of forced labour was erected to mark the 50th anniversary of its abolition. The monument to those who fell in the First World War is a granite monument with a lion and names 19 men from Nová Ves u Světlé who died in the war. The lower chapel is also known locally as Špálova Chapel, while the upper chapel is also known locally as Dubnova Chapel.

Getting around

A red-marked long-distance or ridge hiking trail runs through Chřenovice, Ledeč, Světlá nad Sázavou, Nová Ves u Světlé and Okrouhlice. Cycle Route 4155 runs from Vilémov via Habry, Nová Ves u Světlé and Lipnice to Humpolec.

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Events

In 2021, Nová Ves u Světlé hosted the 11th traditional Bramboriáda, including a competition for the best potato pancake. An afternoon of entertainment is planned in Nová Ves u Světlé for 29 August 2026, featuring a competition for the best potato pancake, other potato competitions, bicycle acrobatics, activities for children and a dance event in the evening.

Transport connections

Bus services connect Nová Ves u Světlé with the district town and other municipalities. Nová Ves u Světlé has no direct rail connection; railway stations for passenger and freight transport are available in Horní Pohleď, approximately 2 km away, or in Světlá nad Sázavou, approximately 3 km away.

More pages about localities: Vlkanov, Služátky, Podmoky, Golčův Jeníkov, Vilémovice, Žižkovo Pole, Sázavka, Tis.

To the higher-level travel overview: Havlíčkův Brod District.

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