Hike from Písek to the Mysterious Mehelník
The highest peak of the Písek Mountains is shrouded in myths. The trail leads through pleasant terrain, mostly through the forest.
There are many routes to conquer Mehelník, but this one is particularly interesting. It is a day trip from Písek and back to Písek, covering approximately 18 km.
Total length
18 km
Duration
Full-day hike
Terrain
Asphalt, gravel, forest trails
Recommended period for visiting
Accessible all year round
Difficulty level
Moderate difficulty
How do you get to the start
Parking at Na Ptáčkovně or Na Trubách
How to get back
The return route can follow the same path or the KČT markers towards Písek city center
Route description
The hike starts at the Na Ptáčkovně guesthouse (starting point). From there, a comfortable path ascends into the forests to the U Honzíčka crossroads (1 km). Continuing on the local educational trail, the route reaches Nad Provazci crossroads (1 km), then proceeds 0.5 km to the V Živci lodge.
Following the green-marked local trail, the route leads to Nové sedlo (1 km) and further to Velká Brašna (2.5 km). From there, it is only 1 km to Velký Mehelník, a mysterious forested hill with prehistoric history, picturesque rock formations, and an almost dried-up spring just below the summit.
On the next kilometer, hikers can descend to K Jezírkům, then continue on an unmarked road to the right for about 1.5 km to Dobrá voda, where they can refresh themselves at a reliable spring with drinking water. The same forest road, which is frequently used by the residents of local cottages to collect water, leads back to Písek: first out of the forest, then along its edge past a modern educational area, through Flekačky, and finally to the Na Trubách crossroads.
Interesting places on the route
- Inn U báby Lišků
- Forester’s lodge
- Spring with drinking water
- Robbers’ Table (historical landmark)
