Hlubyně: Pond, Village Ensemble and Cycling Routes

Hlubyně combines a distinctive landscape with a special settlement pattern: a 43-are pond lies in the middle of a shallow valley, and the village extends in a semicircle around it. There are also preserved farmsteads and cycling routes connecting Hlubyně with places in the surrounding area. If you are looking for a destination where both the village setting and the routes are interesting, you will find both in a small geographical area.

A Village Around the Pond

The pond forms the centre of the valley, with Hlubyně nestled in a semicircle around the water. Here, the landscape and settlement pattern are visibly connected: rather than simply identifying a body of water, this arrangement also describes the layout of the village. If you like to pay attention to such relationships between the natural environment and buildings when choosing a destination, this offers a tangible starting point for your exploration.

Hlubyně is located in the Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region, about 2 km west of Březnice. This information is also useful for planning routes, as a cycling tour described here begins in Březnice and then passes through Hlubyně.

Village Setting and History

The first mentions of Hlubyně date back to the 14th century. Most of the built-up area forms a valuable urban ensemble with preserved farmsteads and the pond. The exception is the newer northern settlement area along the road from Březnice. For the most part, subsequent adverse changes have been avoided. This qualification gives a more precise picture of the village than a blanket description of the entire built-up area would.

At the centre are a wayside cross and a small bell tower, as well as a monument to those who fell in the First World War. Further wayside crosses stand on the roads between Hlubyně and Bubovice and between Hlubyně and Březnice. Together with the farmsteads and the pond, these features provide several distinct points of reference in the village setting: the centre of the village, its buildings and the roads between neighbouring places.

Cycling and Routes in the Surrounding Area

The “Jihočeská ochutnávka” cycling tour runs from Březnice along cycling route 8213 to Hlubyně. There, it turns left onto cycling route 8214, which leads through Bubovice and Hudčice to Drahenice. This makes the sequence of sections easy to follow: Březnice is the starting point, Hlubyně is where you switch to the next route, and Drahenice is a later destination. Check the current route signs before setting out.

Marked cycling and hiking trails are also listed for Hlubyně. Another described option is a walk of about 4 km from the square in Březnice through Hlubyně to Hlubyňská studánka. Nearby, Račany has a village conservation zone, while Drahenice has a village conservation reserve. These places complement the cycling and walking options with specific destinations that have historic village character, without attributing either protected area to Hlubyně itself.

Location and Dining

The Pohostinství Hlubyně restaurant is located on the village square. If you plan to stop there for a meal, check the current opening hours in advance.

Discover more destinations: Drásov, Procevily, Klucenice, Příčovy, Sedlčany, Čím, Prosenicka Lhota, Dlouhá Lhota.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Příbram District.