The South Bohemian Way stage 3

Stage 3. Tábor Klokoty – Bechyně

Starting Point: Tábor – Klokoty
Destination Point: Bechyně náměstí

Total Length: 27,9 km
Hight Profile: 394 m 442 m

Interactive route map

Route Description:

This stage follows Lužnice River and its profile is plain apart from couple of climbs to the views over the river.

Starting from pilgrim site Klokoty, pass the forest at the beginning of Lužnické valley and follow the green marking until you reach the rocky pinacle above Harrachovka. Descend to the valley and take the little concrete bridge to cross the river. At the crossroads, take the path following the river, which is marked in red. The terrain is not challenging, however the path may be muddy in winter or after intensive rains. Also, some parts closer to Bechyně may be unkempt. You may be taken by surprise by a tunnel in the rock, which was dug by the Club of Czech Tourists in 1939, and by the bridge over the river alongside the rocks. There are ruins of Příběnice castle hidden behind the rocks as well as a pension where you can take some refreshment. Then follow the path into the woods, pass Bejšovcův mill, several camping sites and chalets, Suchomelův mill and at last the Stádlecký Empire Bridge. Leave the river behind and climb up to the medieval Chapel of Our Lady Assumption where you can find another pilgrims box with a pilgrim stamp. From there it is very close to Dobronice village and ruins of its castle. Descend to the valley and then ascend towards Bechyně cemetery. You can either take a shortcut directly to the town on the road or follow the red marking down to Lužnice River and Bechyně waterfall and then climb up to Bechyně and its Rosenberg Renaissance chateau. 

Points of Interest:

Příběnice – Ruins of the Castle
Stádlec – Empire Bridge
Dobronice – Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie
Dobronice – Ruins of the Castle
Bechyně – Synagogue
Bechyně – Jewish Cemetery
Bechyně – St. Michael Church
Bechyně – St. Matthias Church
Bechyně – Fraciscan Monastery
Bechyně – Chateau
Bechyně – Town Fortification