Nová Ves Nad Lužnicí brings together the protected river landscape of Třeboňsko and a local history spanning medieval church heritage and the sweeping changes of the 20th century. The natural landscape is shaped by the course of the Lužnice and its floodplain; cycling and water touring add to the experience, with the Lužnice navigable by experienced paddlers. Your travel planning can therefore take in the landscape, specific route connections and architectural history side by side—without implying a fixed itinerary.

Protected River Landscape

Nová Ves Nad Lužnicí lies in the Třeboňsko Protected Landscape Area, which is also designated a biosphere reserve under UNESCO’s programme. The Horní Lužnice Nature Reserve also includes the cadastral area of the village. It protects the natural course of the Lužnice and its floodplain, with a mosaic of different wetland and meadow communities. In the Czech Republic and Central Europe, Horní Lužnice is considered one of the last extensive areas of this kind. The different protected-area designations help clarify the distinctions: Třeboňsko is a protected landscape area and biosphere reserve, while Horní Lužnice is a nature reserve focused on the river course and floodplain.

Cycling and Water Touring

For cyclists, three route descriptions point to different destinations. Route 1013 runs from the junction in front of the bridge in Nová Ves Nad Lužnicí to the railway station. Cycle Route 1 passes through the village and is part of a circular ride starting from České Velenice; Cycle Route 2 runs through Nová Ves Nad Lužnicí and continues to Třeboň. The railway station as the destination of Route 1013, a circular ride from České Velenice and the onward route to Třeboň are therefore separate points of reference, not one continuous route. Check the current signage when planning; surface conditions may also change on Cycle Routes 1 and 2.

For water tourists, the Lužnice offers a different option: its natural course is navigable from Nová Ves Nad Lužnicí by experienced paddlers. Conditions may vary seasonally. Take this into account when planning if you are considering a trip on the river.

Local History and Buildings

The Neoclassical mill by the weir in Nová Ves Nad Lužnicí now serves as a small hydroelectric power station. The Chapel of St Anne is located right in the village and is one of its more significant architectural monuments. Together, a mill with a present-day technical use and an important religious building represent different aspects of the area’s architectural history.

An older strand of history leads to Krabonoš. The Church of St John the Baptist was probably founded as early as the 13th century and was mentioned as a parish church in 1419. A transferred piece of medieval plaster bearing a fragment of a painting of St John the Baptist has been preserved inside the church.

The more recent history includes a profound transformation: in 1950, Krabonoš was incorporated into the military border zone. Almost all of its buildings were subsequently demolished, and the settlement was merged with neighbouring Nová Ves Nad Lužnicí. This sequence adds another historical layer to the medieval traces.

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