Dobev – Chapels, Church and Stašov Pond

Stará Dobev is home to sacred buildings with very different details: chapels, the Church of St. Brictius and a stone double-arched bridge over the Brložský Stream. Two kilometres north of the village of Dobev, the seasonal Stašov campsite on Stašov Pond adds an outdoor stay to this cultural perspective. A trip to Dobev therefore offers two distinct highlights: architectural history and time by the water.

Chapels in Stará Dobev

The Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk is located in the southern perimeter wall and can be accessed from the south, from the road. The niche chapel of St. John of Nepomuk in the cemetery wall is designated as a cultural asset of Stará Dobev and dates from 1851. Its niche contains a statue of the saint, smaller than life-size, standing on a stone plinth with a base. A low, decorative wrought-iron grille closes off the niche.

The niche chapel of the Holy Trinity is also designated as a cultural asset of Stará Dobev. At the end of the village, it stands by the junction where the road towards Kestřany and a field path towards Dobevský Pond branch off. A yellow-marked hiking trail passes the chapel. Check its route locally before planning your walk.

Church, bridge and local history

The nave of the Church of St. Brictius in Stará Dobev is now decorated with late Baroque ornamental paintings. In the western part of Stará Dobev, on the Písek–Strakonice road, stands stone double-arched bridge No. 139-004 over the Brložský Stream. The bridge and the cross have been protected as cultural monuments since 3 May 1958. The sights thus range from the decoration of a niche and the painted church nave to the structure of the stone bridge.

As of 2024, the former school building housed the Dobev Municipal Office and the municipal library; check before visiting whether both institutions are still based there.

Camping, routes and accommodation

Stašov campsite is set among forests on Stašov Pond, two kilometres north of the village of Dobev. It offers overnight stays in your own tents and caravans; the surrounding area is suitable for swimming for both children and adults. The campsite operates seasonally, and availability may change. Check the season and current availability before making plans.

Road II/139 is also useful for getting around the municipality: it runs through Dobev from Písek to Strakonice, and the two towns are connected by bus. If you plan to travel by bus, check the timetable for your travel date.

These options may change. Comparing the accommodation types mentioned reveals one clear difference: Stašov offers overnight stays in your own tent or caravan, while searches for Stará Dobev list additional categories. Check the current listings when choosing your accommodation.

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