A bend in the valley, a protected chapel and a cycling route that includes Dobrohošť in its itinerary offer different ways to explore the area during a stay. The settlement lies in a bend in the valley of a small stream, a tributary of the Vápovka. Above it are the Dobrohošťský les forest and the hill of the same name; to the east, the remains of Krumvald Castle stand on a hill. The nearby rise of Stařeček also offers panoramic views across the broad valley. The landscape, architectural history and cycling thus form distinct focal points that you can make the centre of your visit according to your interests.

Historical traces

The first written mention of the place dates to 1399. Dobrohošť was historically part of the Bílkov estate. From 1610 until the abolition of the patrimonial administration in 1849, the village shared the history of the Dačice estate. These details mark different historical connections: a written mention, membership of an estate and a shared history with a lordship. To understand the place, it is helpful to distinguish these stages rather than condense them into a single account of its history. Dobrohošť thus brings together an early mention and several historical points of reference.

Chapel of Saint Anne

The Chapel of Saint Anne was built in 1767 and was originally dedicated to Saint Procopius. Its current name and its former dedication therefore belong to different stages of its history. The masonry chapel has a rectangular floor plan with a semicircular, non-stepped end; a square turret sits on the west side. The rectangle, semicircle and square describe different parts of the building and give its architecture a clearly articulated form. The chapel has been protected as a cultural monument since 1958. Its construction date, history of dedication, architectural form and protected status offer several distinct points of reference for exploring its cultural history.

Valley, rise and castle remains

The rise of Stařeček reaches 542 m and offers panoramic views across the broad valley. The Dobrohošťský les forest and the hill of the same name lie above the settlement; the remains of Krumvald Castle are on a hill east of Dobrohošť. These locations distinguish the various features: Stařeček combines a rise with views over the valley, the forest and the hill of the same name relate to the area above the village, and Krumvald to the castle remains to the east. Those who look at the landscape and history together will find different themes here rather than a single, combined viewpoint.

Dobrohošť on the cycling route

Cycling Route No. 5 is 38 km long and is titled “Around the mills on the Moravská Dyje to the royal town of Jemnice”. It runs from Dačice via Staré Hobzí, Jemnice, Chotěbudice, Budíškovice, Dobrohošť and Bílkov, before returning to Dačice. The return to Dačice makes the route easy to recognise as a loop; Dobrohošť is one of the listed stops, not the endpoint. This places the village within a longer cycling itinerary. If you use this route as a guide, check current road and route conditions before setting out, as they may change.

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