Payreschau – Trails, Culture and the Vltava

Payreschau can be explored through several independent discoveries. In Boršov nad Vltavou, a historic trail, a medieval archaeological site, sacred art and the Vltava come together to create different travel ideas. You can choose between walking, culture and active experiences without reducing the place to a single attraction.

Between the Fritsch Trail, the natural monument and history

The Fritsch Trail begins at the Church of Saint James in Boršov nad Vltavou. Its origins are themselves part of the local history: the trail was created in three sections between 1933 and 1938. Those interested in historical traces will find another distinctive destination in the medieval Tvrziště of the Lords of Boršov. It dates back to the 13th century.

The Vltava u Blanského lesa Natural Monument also includes the cadastral territory of Boršov nad Vltavou. Alongside the historic destinations, this adds an independent landscape aspect. For your planning, you can clearly distinguish between the themes: the Fritsch Trail represents a historic trail, the medieval Tvrziště of the Lords of Boršov represents local history from the 13th century, and the natural monument directs attention to the landscape. This creates different forms of stay, from a walk with a focus on cultural history to an engagement with the natural environment. The three points of interest can be viewed as separate ideas for day trips without turning them into a single fixed route. This is particularly helpful if you are not looking for culture and nature in the same activity, but want to organize your excursions according to your particular interests.

Church, park and distinctive cultural traces

The Church of Saint James in Boršov nad Vltavou is a late Gothic building. Inside, there is a still-functioning bell dating from 1495. The church also houses a fresco of Saint Christopher measuring more than seven metres. These three details give the building different historical points of reference: architecture, functioning furnishings and monumental wall painting.

Other cultural stops are located in open-air settings. The Glagolitic Trail, called Cesta hlaholice in Czech, is located in the park behind the cemetery in Boršov nad Vltavou. The restored Habermannův sad is also located in Boršov nad Vltavou. In addition, there is the Farská parish garden, which features visual objects. In this way, a visit to the area extends beyond the church to include trails, gardens and park areas.

Cycling and water sports on the Vltava

For active days, the international cycle route 7 Greenway RD, Vltavská offers a perspective of its own. It leads from Boršov nad Vltavou towards Zlatá Koruna. Boršov nad Vltavou is also a destination for water sports enthusiasts who travel along the Vltava from Český Krumlov or Zlatá Koruna. The cycle route and waterway therefore appeal to two different ways of experiencing the surrounding area.

Other places in the same area

For further orientation, you can also find Střížov, Veselka, Strobnitz, Hartmanitz, Zahájí, Kvítkovice, Hartowitz and Hummeln.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres České Budějovice.