Trips and tour in Varvažov and beyond
Orlík and Zvíkov castles
The nearby Zvíkov castle is easily available on a bicycle: the best way is to follow the so-called Otava cycling path going from Varvažov to the east, eventually following the red tourist mark all the way to the Otavský bridge at Zvíkov.
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Along river junctions
The lower elevated part of the municipality of Varvažov called "U Mostu" has been named after the baroque bridge crossing the Skalice River. This river joins the Lomnice River about 3 km to the south-east from here in an area known to locals as "Říčky". (However, you can find it on maps
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Upstream of the Skalice River and Čimelice
When our ancestors wanted to get higher education than just the primary school or to receive an apprenticeship, they often did not have other option than spending several kilometres on the walking road every day.
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Upstream of the Lomnice River and Mirotice
Going the other way upstream of the Lomnice River, you set out for a slightly longer walk, which also includes the earlier trip. At first you have to get to Ostrovec and from there...
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Lomnice Meanders near Ostrovec
The walk from Varvažov downstream along the Skalice River to the confluence with the Lomnice River , then upstream along this river to Ostrovec and finally back to the starting point is somewhat shorter and particularly suitable for enthusiastic ornithologists and for those interested in scenic wonders .
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Forest ponds
Those, who like easy walks across the idyllic landscape of South Bohemia, are strongly recommended to make a short trip along forest paths towards the ponds of Vosovice or Žabák.
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Lety monument
Should you decide to take a cycling trip to the Romany holocaust memorial near the municipality of Lety, you have two options: either at first follow a rather adventurous path through the forest ...
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Across the native land of revivalists
Velmi pěkná je cyklistická trasa přes Ostrovec do Cerhonic, Mirotic, Lomu, dále do Myštic u rybníka Labuť (délky tří kilometrů) a posléze do Čimelic...
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Písek and Milevsko
There is a number of interesting sights in the area that can be visited by car. In addition to the beautiful town of Písek with the oldest bridge in our country, we should not forget ...
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Probulov
“The Calamity Jane Ranch” is the right place to visit for lovers of horse riding and horses in general.
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Boat trip to Zvíkov and Orlík Castles
If you are fond of boat trips, there are several options of cruising the nearby Orlík water reservoir.
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Varvažov village square
The shortest walk starts in the part of the village called "U Mostu" and ends in the so-called "upper" Varvažov Varvažova
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