Towpath Trail
The educational trail runs along the Vltava River from Týn nad Vltavou on the restored stone-paved surface of the historic towpath. In the past, rafters used this path with the help of horses to pull large wooden rafts and boats upstream.
The photographs used come from the collection of the Týn nad Vltavou City Museum.
Total length
8 km
Duration
2 hours
Terrain
Paved trail
Recommended period for visiting
Year-round
Difficulty level
Easy
Marking
Yes
How do you get to the start
The trail begins on the left bank of the Vltava River (in the direction of flow) between the bridges near Kácov Tower. Parking is available on the opposite bank. You can also arrive by bus. Occasionally, special historic trains operate to Týn nad Vltavou for events, providing a unique transport option.
How to get back
The path follows the same route back.
Route description
The towpath was restored by the town of Týn nad Vltavou between 2019 and 2020, and in 2021, it was designated as an educational trail to preserve the memory of trades and ways of life connected to the river.
Horses were used to pull boats upstream along the towpath back to their departure point. Such paths ran along the entire length of the Vltava River from České Budějovice to Prague, covering more than 190 km.
Along the 10 information stations, you can learn about the history of towpaths and life along the river.
Detailed information about each station and a black-and-white photo gallery can be found HERE.
