Jarošov nad Nežárkou combines specific route connections with nature and water-based activities. The Nežárka cycling route starts here, and its starting point is easy to reach by train. If you are planning an overnight stay, you can therefore assess the town according to your own priorities: cycling, walks, nature or experiences on the water.
Cycling routes and an event in 2026
The Nežárka cycling route starts in Jarošov nad Nežárkou, at the confluence of the Kamenice and Žirovnice rivers. Another route, Krajem tří železnic, passes through the town between Jindřichův Hradec and Lovětín. Do rodiště Tomáše Štítného passes through Zdešov. The routes therefore differ in their specific connections to places: the Nežárka cycling route starts in Jarošov nad Nežárkou, while the other two pass through particular places.
Jarošovská šlapka was held on July 25, 2026, as its 22nd edition. The event offered cycling routes of different lengths and difficulty levels, as well as a children’s route. If another edition is planned, check the date and route options separately.
Landscape, views and water
At 610 metres, Němcův kopec is the highest point in the cadastral area of Jarošov nad Nežárkou and offers a view. Another natural feature is Lipina: this nature monument lies on the slope of the Žirovnička valley floodplain and protects an original lime-oak forest, typical of the warmer areas of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Lipina was placed under protection in 1974. The local watercourses and their valley floodplains are among the most significant areas for nature conservation in the administrative area of Jarošov nad Nežárkou.
The surrounding area offers opportunities for walks. When water levels are suitable, the local rivers can be used for water tourism. Swimming is possible in a nearby sand quarry. Fishing is permitted there and on all three rivers with a valid fishing licence. When planning, it is important to distinguish between these activities: water tourism depends on water levels, and fishing requires a valid fishing licence.
Historical and technical points of interest
Local landmarks include buildings and monuments from different periods. The stone cross near Jonášova bahna dates from 1709. The Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Zdešov was built in 1776. A stone wayside shrine on the old road to Jindřichův Hradec is believed to date from the late 14th century; this date is therefore a traditional attribution. The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk now stands on the steps leading to the church and dates from 1719. The factory complex in Hlubokodol is also a technical monument.
Plan a stay that suits you
If you are considering Jarošov nad Nežárkou as an overnight destination, you can plan cycling and water-based activities separately: one cycling route starts in the town, while water tourism requires suitable water levels. Walks and natural features offer other ways to enjoy the area.
Discover more destinations: České Velenice, Stříbřec, Županovice U Dešné, Hříšice, Višňová U Kardašovy Řečice, Jindřichův Hradec 1, Hadravova Rosička, Pístina.
For the broader travel overview: Jindřichův Hradec District.
