Kubova Huť
Kubova Huť (German: Kubohütten) is a municipality and village in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 90 inhabitants. It is known for the highest railway station in the country.
Kubova Huť | |
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  Kubova Huť Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°59′0″N 13°46′19″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| District | Prachatice |
| First mentioned | 1728 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 960 m (3,150 ft) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 94 |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 385 01 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name means "Kuba's smelter". It was derived from the Guba's Forest (which was named after the castle governor) and from the glassmaking in the area.
Geography
Kubova Huť is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) west of Prachatice and 50 km (31 mi) west of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest and in the Šumava Protected Landscape Area.
History
The first written mention of Kubova Huť is from 1728. Originally, the village was a settlement of glassmakers.[2]
Transport
Kubova Huť is located on the railroad from Volary to Strakonice. Its railway station is the highest in the country, at 995 metres (3,264 ft) above sea level.[3]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
- "Historie obce Kubova Huť" (in Czech). Obec Kubova Huť. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
- "Kubova Huť, obec na Zlaté stezce, se pyšní nejvýše položenou železniční stanicí v Česku" (in Czech). Czech Radio. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-08-18.
