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
Municipality
General view
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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.sumavanet.cz/kubovahut/

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

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kubova Huť.

• Official website

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