Through the Landscape of Lišov into the Land of Třeboň
A cycling trip through the tranquil landscape of Lišov, leading into the picturesque pond region of Třeboň, highlighted by the charming town of Třeboň.
This tour takes you through the serene countryside of Lišov to the Třeboň pond system and into Třeboň itself. You’ll admire stunning nature, relax by the ponds, and enjoy both natural beauty and cultural sites. The journey also promises gastronomic delights, from the famous Třeboň carp to excellent local beer and fine spirits.
What to Experience
- A pleasant cycling trip through meadows, forests, and ponds
- Natural swimming in Dunajovická hora, a flooded quarry with crystal-clear water and blooming water lilies, and in the newly renovated Koníř swimming pool
- Visit Rožmberk Pond, known as the “South Bohemian Sea,” and observe the curvature of the Earth from its banks
- Fishing, resting, and relaxing on the Třeboň pond dikes
- Stop at educational panels on the Rožmberk and Okolo Třeboně trails, which highlight the beauty and uniqueness of Třeboňsko’s landscape
- Explore the historic center of Třeboň, take a sightseeing train ride, enjoy breathtaking views from the Town Hall Tower, tour the Třeboň Castle, or visit the Regent Brewery for a guided tour and tasting
- Enjoy the famous Třeboň carp prepared in various styles
- "Travel around the World" – take a sightseeing cruise on Svět Pond or walk part of the Okolo Světa nature trail, learning about the history of the pond and Třeboň’s fish farming tradition
- Visit the Bozízovská Distillery in Hvozd, where you can taste real fruit brandy (advance reservation required)
… and much more
Total length
47 km
Duration
4 hours
Terrain
Asphalt, gravel, forest paths
Recommended period for visiting
Spring, Autumn
Difficulty level
Medium – flat terrain
Marking
No
How do you get to the start
Starting point: Lišov, Relaxcenter Mrkáček (accessible by car)
Alternative: Travel to Lišov by bike bus (Orange line)
Option: The tour can end in Třeboň, with the possibility of returning to Lišov by bike bus.
How to get back
The trip is designed as a loop.
Route description
Relaxcentrum Mrkáček – Sosní – along cycle route CT 1105 – Horní Miletín – Dunajovice (near Dunajovická hora) – Přeseka – along cycle route CT 1034 to Rožmberk Pond (connecting to Rožmberk Educational Trail, station No. 5 of 8) – along Rožmberk Dam to the Smítka crossroads – turn right onto CT 1035 to Stará Hlína (where Rožmberk Educational Trail ends and connects to Okolo Třeboně Educational Trail, station No. 18 of 22) – turn right along the main road and again right along Vítek Pond to Nová Hlína (following the Okolo Třeboně Trail) – Pergola u sv. Víta (rest stop and refreshments) – after the bridge over the main road, via Vodárenská Street, then right into Dukelská Street to Třeboň – Masaryk Square – along the Světská Dam, turn right behind the kiosk towards Schwarzenberg Tomb, continue along Svět Pond through Odměny (optional detour to Spolský Mill) (this section follows the Okolo Světa Educational Trail) – Spolí – along CT 1096 through Libín, Vlkovice to Zvíkov – along CT 1106 (or via green and blue trails around Koníř Pond / or through Hvozdec with an option to visit the Bozízovská Distillery) back to Lišov – turn right onto Žižkova Street, along 5. května Avenue and Miletínská Street back to Relaxcentrum Mrkáček.
Interesting places on the route
Lišov
- Church of St. Wenceslas (2nd half of the 19th century) – believed to be the origin of the Bumerin Bell, which now hangs in the Black Tower in České Budějovice
- Schwarzenberg Hospital
- Větrník Trigonometric Point above Lišov
- "Center of Europe" (Locus Perennis) – a permanent leveling point
Horní & Dolní Miletín, Vlkovice
- Small villages with preserved folk architecture
Dunajovice
- Near the village, Dunajovická hora (504 m above sea level) with the Chapel of the Holy Cross and a Way of the Cross along the hilltop
Přeseka
- Small chapel with a tower (early 19th century)
- War memorial
- Historic school building from the late 19th century
Rožmberk Pond (489 ha)
- Largest pond in the Czech Republic
- Massive dam with an alley of centuries-old oak trees
- Renaissance Rožmberk Fishing Lodge
- "Samice" water discharge, historically used for pond drainage, with a stone monument featuring a cross
"The Movie Bridge"
- Stone bridge between Stará Hlína and Nová Hlína (1781, designed by Josef Rosenauer) – featured in famous Czech movies like Once Upon a King and Hell’s Luck
- Another stone bridge in Stará Hlína, also by Rosenauer, with 12 arches and 119 meters in length
Pergola u sv. Víta
- A pleasant rest area with a restaurant at Zadní Kouty Pond
- Nearby Chapel of St. Vitus, built at a site once known for healing waters and where a hermitage once stood
Třeboň
- Masaryk Square with Baroque and Renaissance townhouses, a fountain, Marian Column, historic town hall, and tower
- Nearby Třeboň Castle with a castle park
- Nature House, Church of St. Giles and Virgin Mary, Regent Brewery, Bertiny Spa
- Schwarzenberg Tomb (1877) – resting place of 26 Schwarzenberg family members
Svět Pond
- 14th largest pond in the Czech Republic
- An island with a functioning medieval well
- Used for both fish farming and recreation
- Statue of Jakub Krčín z Jelčan near the pier
Spolí
- Baroque chapel (1800) with unique architecture
- Nearby Spolský Mill (1861), originally used for wood processing
Zvíkov
- Well-preserved 15th-century fortress
Hvozdec
- Bozízovská Distillery, producing award-winning fruit spirits
