To Holašovice for Rural Baroque – from Hluboká
Discover the beauty of the Budějovicko region from the saddle of an e-bike. No hill is too steep, and you can choose how long your journey will be or follow one of the recommended routes in the Budějovicko Tourist Area.
This trip takes you to a village that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its well-preserved Baroque-style houses and granaries surrounding the village square. The route is enhanced by beautiful natural scenery and picturesque ponds.
Very few villages worldwide can boast of being part of the UNESCO World Heritage list. Holašovice is the only village in the Czech Republic to have received this recognition. This cycling route leads you from Hluboká nad Vltavou through charming South Bohemian villages with traditional rural Baroque architecture, including Holašovice, and into a landscape of serene ponds and breathtaking views. You’ll experience life in a South Bohemian village, absorb the energy of a magical stone circle, refresh yourself in one of the local ponds, or enrich your trip with a visit to a zoo or a horseback ride.
Total length
48 km
Duration
2 – 3 hours
Terrain
Paved and asphalt roads
Recommended period for visiting
Spring to autumn
Difficulty level
Easy
Marking
Yes
How do you get to the start
Hluboká nad Vltavou, accessible by public transport with ample parking available.
How to get back
The route is designed as a circular loop.
Route description
HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU – ČEJKOVICE – BŘEHOV – ČAKOV – HOLAŠOVICE – JANKOV – DUBNÉ – HAKLOVY DVORY – DASNÝ – HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU
Interesting places on the route
- MUNICKÝ POND
- HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU: Zoo Hluboká
- VONDROV FARMSTEAD
- DEHTÁŘ POND
- HOLAŠOVICE: UNESCO
- MINI BREWERY KNĚŽÍNEK
- NOVÉ DVORY
- BEZDREV POND
Hluboká nad Vltavou
- Explore history: Visit the romantic Hluboká Castle and the Alšova South Bohemian Gallery.
- Adrenaline and fun: Sports & Relaxation Area, golf course, or summer swimming pool.
- Animal encounters: Zoo Hluboká features around 300 species with nearly 3,000 specimens and offers stunning views over Munický Pond (108 ha).
Vondrov
- A former Schwarzenberg agricultural estate, now an equestrian center with horse riding opportunities.
Zliv
- A charming town with a historic two-arched bridge from the early 18th century over Soudný Stream, a neo-Gothic Chapel of St. Wenceslas, and the Mydlák natural swimming pool.
Villages of Pištín, Tupesy, Radošovice, Záboří, Břehov, Čejkovice
- Picturesque villages with unique folk Baroque architecture, where time seems to stand still.
Suchá Farm
- A former Schwarzenberg estate with its own brewery.
Village of Holašovice
- A UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998 and one of the best-preserved examples of South Bohemian rural architecture from the late 19th century, known as folk Baroque.
- A village with richly decorated farmsteads, granaries, barns, stables, a blacksmith’s shop, a chapel, and an inn.
- Farmstead No. 6 (Selský dvůr) – an exhibition of South Bohemian village life with over 250 objects, showcasing farming practices up to the first half of the 20th century.
- Menhir Circle – the “South Bohemian Stonehenge”: Recharge with positive energy!
- From the elevated site at the stone circle, enjoy scenic views of the landscape – the view of historic Holašovice contrasts with the distant Temelín Nuclear Power Plant. The majestic Hluboká Castle is also clearly visible.
Holubovská Bašta
- A well-preserved folk architecture settlement of the South Bohemian type.
Dehtář Pond
- The 10th largest pond in the Czech Republic, with an island used for duck breeding. If you enjoy natural swimming in a picturesque setting, stop by Dehtář for a refreshing dip. A historic oak tree stands along the road by the pond’s dam.
Bezdrev Pond
- The third-largest pond in the Czech Republic, a great place to relax and enjoy water activities at a swimming area with an aquapark featuring inflatable attractions.
