Včelná lies by the hilly Rožnovský les forest and is largely surrounded by woodland; the town is also not far from the Vltava River. There are several different areas to focus on when planning a trip: hiking, cycling, sports facilities and architectural history. You can tailor your stay to whether outdoor activities, the leisure park or the town’s history are of greater interest.
Hiking and Cycling
The “Kolem mohyl” hiking trail is described as ranging from moderately difficult to very challenging. It passes the last representative haciendas of Včelná; heading north, the trail offers a view of the České Budějovice valley. Bear in mind the broad range of difficulty ratings when deciding whether to take this hike.
Sports Facilities in Včelná
Tikalka leisure park has a multi-purpose sports court, a skate park, a workout area and table tennis. The park provides a sporting option alongside the hiking and cycling routes. The leisure park has an online reservation system. Check the reservation information when making specific plans.
The “Včelná–Rožnov” cycling route lies within the cadastral area of Včelná and runs from the Včelná–Pod tratí stop towards České Budějovice. For cycling plans, a named starting point and direction are provided; for “Kolem mohyl,” the focus is instead on difficulty and views.
Local History and Buildings
The settlement of Včelná sprang up spontaneously in 1784 along the then-new Imperial Road from Budějovice to Linz. The “Na rozloučenou” niche chapel dates from the first half of the 19th century and is dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk. In 2004, the chapel was consecrated again and the saint’s statue was restored. Two transport connections help orient visitors: the Imperial Road is part of the settlement’s history, while the railway station is on line 196 between České Budějovice and Summerau.
The private Chapel of the Virgin Mary is designed in a Neo-Baroque style and has a bell turret. It was built in 1900 by the family of Karel Černý and the Vycpálek family from Plzeň. Another historic structure is guardhouse no. 3 on the horse railway: counting from the northernmost point of the Czech section of the horse railway, it is the second guardhouse still standing today. “Neo-Baroque” describes a style that draws on Baroque forms; the bell turret is another architectural feature. For “Na rozloučenou,” by contrast, the focus is on its dedication to Saint John of Nepomuk and the restoration of the saint’s statue.
Getting There and Planning Your Stay
Včelná railway station is on line 196 between České Budějovice and Summerau; Včelná is also within the city’s public transport area. Check the timetables for your travel date before planning your journeys.
Discover more destinations: Mydlovary, Záboří U Českých Budějovic, Hradzen, Hartowitz, Unter Bukowsko, Lipí, Strobnitz, Rudolfov.
Go to the regional travel overview: Okres České Budějovice.
