Discover Nespeky on the Sázava

Nespeky lies on the Sázava. The town offers several clearly distinct travel experiences: historic small buildings and local history, a canoe route with a specific point where the route must be interrupted, cycling mainly on paved surfaces, and a gastronomic destination on the Sázava.

Churches, Chapels and Crosses

The Church of Saint Bartholomew stands near an isolated farmstead in Ledce on the river, within the cadastral area of Nespeky. It dates from the second half of the 13th century and was remodelled in the Baroque style in 1736. Together with the associated farmstead, it forms a uniquely preserved example of a small settlement with a medieval church.

Further historical points of interest can be found in Městečko and Nespeky. The stone part of the bell tower in Městečko was built in 1850; a cross on a masonry pedestal was added in 1858. The Chapel of the Virgin Mary dates from around the middle of the 19th century. Above its door is a round medallion made of coloured ceramics depicting the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus; inside, there is a painting by V. Tőrstra.

The Petrovic Cross was erected on 6 June 1883. It stands 150 m uphill in the forest on the right, beside a path that branches off before the bus stop. This precise location complements the historical date with a specific point of reference.

The Mill and Distinctive Architecture

The Nespeky Mill has been documented since 1595 as Havlovský mlýn, with two water wheels and a stamping mill. The mill building and the power station annex have been preserved in Historicist architecture dating from the second half of the 19th century. The hydroelectric power station was restored in 1997 with its original turbines. Milča Majerová's summer house is influenced by Mediterranean architecture.

Waterway and Cycling Route

On the Sázava, the 30 km canoe route from Čerčany to Pikovice passes the weir in Nespeky. There, 1.5 km downstream from Městečko, paddlers must get out of their boats. The weir area is therefore a specific point where this route is interrupted.

The cycling connection from Zbořený Kostelec to Nespeky runs approximately 90% on paved or asphalted paths; around 10% leads through easy, stony terrain. Nespeky can be reached by bus route 337 on the Benešov–Prague, Budějovická route. A stone bridge over a ravine above the road to Prague can be viewed from Potočiny Road or reached via a turn-off from the main road to Prague.

A Place to Take a Break

Bistro Ledce offers a gastronomic experience on meadows along the Sázava. The menu includes high-quality coffee, homemade lemonades, beer, natural wines, international cuisine, as well as homemade cakes and other desserts. This specific culinary destination complements the historical and active aspects of the trip.

More Destinations

For further searches, you can also explore Slapanov, Smilkov, Rataje, Neveklov, Krhanice, Vlašim, Chářovice and Václavice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Benešov District.