Two cycling routes pass through Džbánice, but they have different focuses. The Mikroregion Moravia cycling route is suitable for mountain bikes or trekking bikes. The Živé pomezí Krumlovsko–Jevišovicko cycling route is 84 km long and is not a circular route. This gives you three specific criteria to consider when choosing a ride: bike type, route length and route format. In addition to these cycling options, Džbánice has its own history, reflected in the Chapel of St. Gotthard and other historical references.

Cycling routes through Džbánice

Both routes pass through Džbánice, but their features address different questions. For Mikroregion Moravia, suitability for mountain bikes or trekking bikes is the deciding factor. For Živé pomezí Krumlovsko–Jevišovicko, the focus is on its 84 km length and route format: it is not a circular route. If bike type determines your choice, the first route offers a clear guide. If, on the other hand, you are mainly considering length and route format, the second route may be a better fit. This lets you choose based on what matters most to you for your ride. Local route conditions may change; check them before setting out.

The chapel and the townscape

The Chapel of St. Gotthard stands in the village square. It was built in 1846 and has a vaulted interior with a dome. The construction date places the religious building in time; the dome describes the shape of its interior. Together, they provide a specific historical reference and an architectural feature. Small crosses also stand along the streets of Džbánice. They add a different accent to the townscape than the chapel: here, a single building in the village square; there, smaller markers along the streets. Together, the named religious building and the crosses form part of the town’s cultural landscape.

History in the town and surrounding area

The first written mention of Džbánice dates from 1253. The town suffered severe damage during the Thirty Years’ War. Before 1361, Budislav of Našiměřice owned vineyards in Džbánice. Viticulture thus adds another thread to the town’s history, alongside the chapel’s construction and the events of the war. The historical timeline extends from the earliest written mention, through the vineyards, to the chapel built in 1846.

The surrounding area also contributes to this broader picture of the past. Archaeologists uncovered a Neolithic settlement there, along with a mass grave containing crouched burials. A Slavic hillfort dating from the period of Great Moravia was also located nearby. The settlement and hillfort are in the surrounding area, while the chapel, vineyards and written mention relate to the town itself. The historical span thus reaches from the Neolithic surroundings to later events and buildings directly associated with Džbánice.

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