Castle history, Jewish heritage and a long-standing Masopust tradition give Myslkovice several distinct themes for a stay. Its historical connections range from the Jewish cemetery established before 1750 to the castle, which evolved from a 17th-century fortress. There is also a hiking route and a multi-purpose sports court that requires registration. Which of these interests you most can shape your plans.
Jewish Heritage in Myslkovice
The Jewish cemetery in Myslkovice was established before 1750; around 250 gravestones have been preserved. It lies at the edge of the local forest along a blue-marked hiking trail. The approximate number of gravestones gives an impression of the scale of the surviving collection, while its founding date and location offer further points of connection with the town’s history.
Jewish heritage is also visible in the western part of the village: this area is still called “Židovna.” Most of the Jewish houses there survive in modified form. The cemetery and houses therefore represent different material traces of Jewish history in Myslkovice—from gravestones at the edge of the forest to buildings in the village whose original form has been altered.
From Fortress Origins to Baroque Castle
Myslkovice Castle dates back to a 17th-century fortress and was later converted into a Baroque castle. In 2016, it was designated a cultural monument because of its surviving historic structures and architectural features. The fortress origins and later conversion mark two different phases in the building’s history; the heritage designation relates to its preserved structural and architectural features.
The castle has a park with a pavilion. The castle and park stand together as parts of the local history, while the castle’s architectural development offers a focus of its own. Those particularly interested in architecture will find a different way to explore the history of the place here than by learning about the cemetery and Jewish houses.
Masopust and PivnĂ slavnosti
Masopust is a long-standing carnival tradition in Myslkovice. A 2025 municipal bulletin describes the procession following its usual route through the village. For the evening celebration in the castle’s large hall, the bulletin gives a start time of 7 p.m. These details relate to the edition described there; if you are planning a visit around Masopust, check the current dates.
A municipal bulletin from 2022 describes PivnĂ slavnosti Myslkovice as an annual cultural event and mentions hundreds of visitors. It also mentions beer and food in the castle park at the festival covered in the bulletin. If you are planning your trip around an event, note that these details refer to different years: the Masopust information is from 2025, and the report on PivnĂ slavnosti is from 2022. Check the current event dates before making plans.
Hiking Route and Sports Court
KČT Hiking Route X is 41 kilometers long. It runs from Krátošice via Myslkovice and Sedlečko to Soběslav. When planning a hike, check the current route and suitable transport connections, as route conditions and connections can change.
Another way to be active is the multi-purpose sports court in Myslkovice. Use requires registration in the booking system; the listed sports include tennis, handball, volleyball, nohejbal and five-a-side football. Check the booking system in advance for available activities. The route passes through several places, while the sports court brings specific games together in one location—two different ways to include Myslkovice in your travel plans.
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