Horní Slověnice combines a distinctive group of bridges over Dvořiště Pond with rural architecture and a cycling route. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can choose where to stay based on whether you mainly want to explore architectural history, go for a bike ride, or plan both. A specific point of interest is the crossing over the southern arm of the pond between Dolní and Horní Slověnice. There are also individual farmsteads and buildings whose details bring the village’s cultural highlights into focus.

The crossing at Dvořiště Pond

The crossing complex over the southern arm of Dvořiště Pond comprises two stone arch bridges dating from 1857 and a straight reinforced-concrete bridge dating from 1927. It lies between Dolní and Horní Slověnice. Two construction methods and two periods of construction can therefore be seen side by side at one crossing: the arch bridges date from the 19th century, while the straight bridge dates from the 20th century. A linden avenue also runs along the section. This makes it possible to compare the stone arch form with the straight concrete bridge, complemented by the landscape feature of the avenue. Those interested in architectural history by the water will find a clear focal point here.

Farmsteads and historic buildings

Farmstead No. 14 in Horní Slověnice has a granary; from the entrance, you can see a barn. A niche containing a small statue is set into the gable of house No. 18. Farmstead No. 1 comprises a barn, an entrance and a residential building. Building No. 19 bears the name “Inn” and the year 1900. Farmstead No. 1 also has a valuable two-storey stone granary with slit windows. The examples differ in their specific architectural features: at No. 14, the entrance with a view of the barn stands out; at No. 18, the niche in the gable; and at No. 1, the granary and several farm buildings. The focus is therefore not on a generalised architectural style, but on the variety of individual forms of rural architecture. The description of the granary specifies its number of storeys, material and window shape. These features can be considered individually and together as precise architectural details.

The niche chapel in Horní Slověnice houses a life-size statue of Saint John of Nepomuk on a stone plinth. It is freely accessible; please check access again before your visit.

Cycling route and another activity

The Lišov cycling route runs along Dvořiště Pond to Horní Slověnice and continues to Dunajovice. The route is listed as taking two to three hours. This gives you a separate time block to factor into your plans. Conditions and route markings may change; check both before setting out.

At the Slověnický mlýn outdoor area, you can play paintball on a natural playing field. The operator’s activities may change; before visiting, check whether paintball is available on your chosen date.

Discover more destinations: Habří, Duben, Budweis, Vrábče, Julienhain, Betschitz, Teindles, Dehtar.

For the broader travel overview: Okres České Budějovice.