Ohrazenice: Koníček, Sýkorky and Cycling Route

Ohrazenice combines protected nature, a cycling route with views of the valley, and traces of ironworking. The Koníček Nature Reserve lies in the cadastral area of Ohrazenice v Brdech; the route “From Jince via Ohrazenice to Sýkorky” passes through the village. The picture is rounded out by Sýkorky, Jince, and an edition of the traditional “Staročeské máje” festival held on May 10, 2025. If you weigh nature, activity, and history together, you will find several clearly distinct points of interest here.

Protected Nature around Ohrazenice

The Koníček Nature Reserve includes protected land in the cadastral area of Ohrazenice v Brdech. It protects preserved ravine forests and beech forests, as well as shale outcrops containing fossil fauna. Nearby, west of Ohrazenice, lies Sýkorky, a meadow clearing and crossroads at an elevation of 536 m. The pools at Sýkorky are home to the summer fairy shrimp. The pools add a distinct feature of their own: the summer fairy shrimp complements the forest and rock formations with a specific aquatic element. The natural features therefore differ between protected forests, fossil outcrops, and the species found at Sýkorky. When choosing nature experiences, you can distinguish between woodland landscapes, geological outcrops, and the unique pools and their inhabitants.

Cycling Route with Sýkorky, Na Luhu, and Views of the Litavka

The “From Jince via Ohrazenice to Sýkorky” cycling route passes through Ohrazenice and leads to the Ohrazenický (Pstruhový) stream in the Na Luhu valley. For much of the route, there are beautiful views of the Litavka valley. The cycling route also connects with the “From Jince to the Olymp of Brdy” educational trail. The route therefore includes the stream in the Na Luhu valley, views of the Litavka valley, and the connection with the educational trail. This gives you several specific points of reference when planning your tours: the route through Ohrazenice, Sýkorky, the stream in the Na Luhu valley, the views of the Litavka valley, and the connection to the educational trail.

Jince, Ironworking, and Village Tradition

The nearby town of Jince lies on the edge of the Brdy Protected Landscape Area. Iron ore was already being mined and processed there by 1390 at the latest; the first blast furnace is dated to 1646. The years 1390 and 1646 mark two different stages: the early mining period and the later phase represented by the first blast furnace dated to 1646. Jince can therefore be associated both with the extraction of raw materials and with the history of ironworking. Sýkorky adds another historical perspective: the meadow clearing contains artillery positions. On May 10, 2025, the traditional “Staročeské máje” festival was opened in Ohrazenice with a “staročeská beseda” held in front of the U Pstruha restaurant. A procession accompanied by Míla Kadlec’s brass band then made its way through the village. Here, industrial history, military traces, and a specific village festival offer distinct cultural points of access.

Nature, Route, or Culture as a Travel Profile

Those who want to combine natural features with a route can focus on Koníček, Sýkorky, and the valley; those seeking cultural history can add Jince, the artillery positions, and the “Staročeské máje” festival. This allows you to determine the desired mix for your stay before choosing accommodation.

More Places for Your Research

For more ideas of places to visit, you can also explore Věšín, Počepice, Procevily, Nechvalice, Solenice, Višňová, Starosedlský Hrádek, and Drevníky.

To the main travel overview: Příbram District.