Relaxed Ride Around Blatná
The sights around Blatná Castle are mysterious and little-known. You will be captivated by the beautiful Paštiky Church, the vast water surfaces of the ponds, and the slightly mysterious forts. The central point is Blatná Castle, where you can take a break at the local café “Oh my deer”.
The trip begins in Paštiky, where there is a church that may be the only one in the Czech Republic surrounded by gardens. Continue toward Chobot, then to Labuť Pond, the villages of Myštice and Lom. Proceed to Škvořetice, Buzice, and finally to Blatná. From there, you can either end the ride or return to Paštiky.
Total length
Just under 28 km
Duration
A suitable trip for a whole day.
Terrain
Asphalt, gravel
Recommended period for visiting
From spring to autumn
Difficulty level
Easy to moderate
Interesting places on the route
Paštiky Church – The Church of St. John the Baptist is located two kilometers northeast of the town of Blatná. It was built between 1747 and 1753 on the site of an earlier chapel, based on the designs of the Baroque master Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. The interior decoration, in the same style as the exterior, is the work of sculptor Ferdinand Ublaker and painter J. V. Spitzer, also from the mid-18th century. The church’s location on a high terrace with a double staircase and its architecture from the end of Dientzenhofer’s life form a harmonious work by three major Baroque artists of their time.
Labuť Pond – Labuť is the largest pond in the Lnáře–Blatná pond area. It is located about 5 km northeast of Blatná, near the village of Myštice.
Buzice Fortress – Buzice Castle is an original medieval fortress, first mentioned in 1348. A tower from the late 14th century has survived, connected to two wings converted in the 16th and 17th centuries into a Baroque granary. Nevertheless, the appearance of a medieval castle has been preserved.
