Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region
Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region
By bike trips with children Wheelchair accessible

Relaxing route around water in the Budějovicko region

This route will take you to the area of Vrbenské rybníky, which is on the outskirts of České Budějovice. Here, you would certainly not recognize that you are in a part of the southern Bohemian metropolis.

The local nature reserve protects a diverse range of fauna and flora and is a true oasis of peace. The path to this area runs alongside the Vltava River.

Total length

31 km

Duration

2 - 3 hours

Terrain

paved surface, asphalt

Recommended period for visiting

spring to autumn

Physical demands

low physical demand

Marking

Yes

How do you get to the start

Starting in Hluboká nad Vltavou, accessible by car and public transport.

How to get back

The route is designed as a loop.

Route description

HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU – BAVOROVICE – HAKLOVY DVORY – ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE  – HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU 

Interesting places on the route

  • Golf Club Hluboká
  • Sport and Relaxation Area Hluboká
  • Artificial Canal and Port České Vrbné
  • Nature Reserve Vrbenské rybníky (part of the Educational Trail Along the Dam of Vrbenské rybníky and Bird Observatory)
  • Children's Playground Bosonoha

For nature lovers, there's a fun and educational game called "Birds of Vrbenské rybníky" during walks around the Vrbenské rybníky. It's an augmented reality application where you can follow the tracks of rare birds, listen to their sounds, and learn interesting facts about them. More information about the app and download options on Google Play can be found HERE, and for iOS HERE.

You'll also find an accessible route Around Vrbenské rybníky - you can start, for example, at the Arpida center.