Mining Route in the České Budějovice Region
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By bike

Mining Route in the České Budějovice Region

This cycling trip takes you to the northeastern area of České Budějovice, where you can explore the legacy of historical mining and the source of wealth in the region. Today, few would imagine that silver was once mined in the České Budějovice area. The town of Rudolfov and its surroundings were once home to silver mines. Along the way, you can also admire the baroque masterpiece – the Church in Dobrá Voda and discover local traditional ceramics in Hrdějovice.

Total length

35.5 km

Duration

3 - 4 hours

Terrain

Paved roads, asphalt

Recommended period for visiting

Spring to autumn

Difficulty level

Medium difficulty

Marking

YES

How do you get to the start

Hluboká nad Vltavou – accessible from České Budějovice by cycling route or public transport

How to get back

The route is designed as a circular trail

Route description

HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU – HOSÍN – HRDĚJOVICE – ÚSILNÉ – ADAMOV – RUDOLFOV – DUBIČNÉ – DOBRÁ VODA U ČESKÝCH BUDĚJOVIC – ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE – HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU

Interesting places on the route

  • CHURCH OF SAINT PETER AND PAUL
  • HOSÍN | HOSÍN AIRPORT
  • ELIÁŠ TUNNEL (historical silver mine)
  • FOLK BAROQUE – traditional South Bohemian architecture
  • MINERAL WATER FOUNTAIN | ÚSILNÉ
  • GARDENS ABOVE THE CITY – NATURAL GARDENS
  • MINING MUSEUM AND INFORMATION CENTER
  • RUDOLFOV – former silver mining town
  • BAROQUE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS
  • DOBRÁ VODA U ČESKÝCH BUDĚJOVIC – pilgrimage site
  • HISTORIC CENTER OF ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE

Find out more

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