Židova strouha - Jew's stream
Židova strouha is a romantic stream that runs through a canyon-like valley near Týn nad Vltavou. It is 20.5 km long, with the most beautiful section being the last 5 km, where the stream meanders between rocks and must be crossed several times.
Accessibility
Open year-round
Entrance fee
Free
How to get there
The most scenic section of Židova strouha can be reached from Nuzice – follow the blue trail or turn left at the forest crossroads after Nuzice, off the road from Týn nad Vltavou to Bechyně.
Additional information
The lower section of the stream is a popular spot for canoeists, hikers, anglers, and nature lovers. The stream originates near the village of Bzí at an altitude of 519 m. South of Bechyně, it forms a canyon with jagged rocks and caves before flowing into the Lužnice River about 3 km from the town. This section is particularly picturesque and has a unique, magical atmosphere.
A yellow-marked hiking trail runs alongside the stream and can be accessed from the road connecting Týn nad Vltavou and Tábor, near the village of Březnice. The trail includes some natural obstacles, and you will need to cross the stream in several places, so it is best undertaken in good weather.
Do you know that...
According to local legend, the name of the stream comes from the Jewish community that sought refuge here after being expelled from Týn nad Vltavou or Bechyně. Another theory links the name to the magician Žito from the court of King Wenceslas IV. It may also originate from the name of the local landowner, the Smilovice magistrate Čuda (originally Čudova strouha), or from the word žito (rye), referring to the fertile lands that the stream flows through.
