Bělčice: Culture, Ponds and Educational Trail

Bělčice between rolling hills, water and culture

Bělčice lies in the Blatenská pahorkatina rolling hills and combines several different holiday ideas within a compact thematic area: historic buildings, an educational trail, a railway line and the large Velký Bělčický pond. Here, you can discover culture, explore a route on foot or by bicycle and combine your stay with time by the water. When choosing your accommodation, it is therefore particularly interesting to consider whether you would like to focus on history, active exploration, or swimming and fishing.

Ladislav Stehlík and the oldest historical monument

A particular cultural point of reference is the birthplace of Ladislav Stehlík. It is designated as the Památník Ladislava Stehlíka and can be visited by prior arrangement. The Památník Ladislava Stehlíka is managed by the Muzeum středního Pootaví in Strakonice with the support of the Bělčice municipal office. This means that the visit can be planned specifically as a separate cultural element of your stay, while the need for prior arrangement should be taken into account when organising your schedule.

The historic character of Bělčice also includes the complex comprising the Church of Saints Peter and Paul and the rectory. It is the oldest historical monument in Bělčice. The nave has a distinctive diamond-shaped rib vault. Next to the church stands a free-standing 39-metre-high bell tower. These three details make the ecclesiastical building a destination for anyone seeking not only scenery but also architectural features when travelling.

Educational trail, railway line and pond landscape

For active exploration, the Naučná stezka Bělčickem educational trail begins at J. Kučera Square in Bělčice. The trail is approximately 9.5 km long and can be completed on foot or by bicycle. Its approximate length helps you compare this option with a shorter stay in the town or with other day plans, without having to commit to a particular mode of transport. The Blatná–Březnice railway line also runs through Bělčice. It is therefore one of the notable elements of local orientation, without any further transport or excursion services being inferred from this.

The Velký Bělčický pond covers just under 46 hectares and is suitable for swimming. Sport fishing is also possible at the same pond after obtaining a permit. Swimming and sport fishing therefore constitute different activities on the water; a permit is required for sport fishing. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore consider whether a cultural programme, the educational trail or a water-based experience should form the main focus of your stay.

A special craft from Bělčice

Another local speciality is the Vlasák family glassworks on the street behind the square. It produces replicas of historic glass. The products of the family glassworks bear the “Regionální produkt Prácheňsko” quality mark. In this way, the craft complements the town’s historical themes with a concrete insight into the production of regionally certified glass products. The reference to replicas describes the type of products, not a tour of a workshop or a specific sales offer.

Places in the surrounding area

The wider area around Bělčice also includes Strunkovice Nad Volyňkou, Libějovice, Bratronice, Myštice, Hajany, Němětice, Milejovice and Únice.

For the broader travel overview: Strakonice District.