Dubno: Nature, History and Local Festivals

Dubno Between Nature and History

Dubno combines a distinctive natural environment with tangible local history. Motýlí step Pichce is a significant landscape feature on land belonging to the municipality of Dubno. Its southern slope contains diverse steppe and forest-steppe habitats that transition into wet meadows at the foot. These habitats are home to more than 50 species of diurnal butterflies.

Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are welcome on Motýlí step Pichce; motocross has also been legalised there. This gives visitors to the natural area various ways to experience the landscape. Fishing has been banned at Pazderák Pond due to high temperatures—a specific point for anyone wishing to take this aspect into account when planning their visit.

History That Remains Visible in the Village

The village name itself also reflects Dubno’s long development: the form Duben is documented for 1298, Dubna for 1390 and Dubno from 1555 onwards. Dubno is also mentioned in a confirmation issued by Bishop Řehoř in 1298, which confirmed to the parish priest Vojslav in Příbram the right to collect certain tithes.

The chapel in Dubno was begun in 1893 and completed in the same year; the interior furnishings were finished in 1894. During a comprehensive renovation in 2008, the roof, including its supporting structure, was renewed, the stained-glass windows were restored, and the exterior façade was executed in the style and colours of the original chapel. Online, you can also view the Dubno municipal chronicle from 1938–1958 and the chronicle of the nine-year primary school from 1945–1965.

The Brána passage was historically part of the so-called Golden Trail between Prague and České Budějovice and has been made accessible along its entire length again. In autumn 2023, a footbridge over the Kocába was also completed in Dubno.

Shared Experiences and Local Traditions

For active days, Dubno has a multi-purpose sports field that was built in 2016. The sports field can be reserved by SMS at +420 778 956 625. Local events take place in the outdoor swimming pool area, including the traditional Pálení čarodějnic festival, the burning of the witches. A building was constructed as infrastructure for events held there. A traditional Children’s Day was also announced for 7 June 2026 in the outdoor swimming pool area.

If you would like to combine nature observation, local history and community events, Dubno offers several different ways to do so. The focus of your stay can vary between the landscape, historical traces and the events taking place at the time.

Discover More Places

If you would like to extend your search beyond Dubno to other places in the same higher-level area, you can find Ohrazenice, Lešetice, Daleké Dušníky, Suchodol, Dlouhá Lhota, Dublovice, Rosovice and Smolotely here.

To the higher-level travel overview: Příbram District.