Netrobitz between Šumava and the Novohradské Mountains

Netrobitz combines impressive landscapes with an unusually dense transport history. The Novohradské Mountains lie southeast of Netřebice, while Šumava lies to the west. This means that two distinctive Bohemian landscape areas meet around the town. At the same time, the town’s history extends from medieval political rule through a former imperial road to railway and horse-drawn railway projects. Those looking for accommodation in Netrobitz can therefore tailor their stay to different interests: natural landscapes, local history, or technical monuments.

Landscape between the Novohradské Mountains and Šumava

The geographical location gives Netrobitz a clear setting. The Novohradské Mountains extend southeast of Netřebice, while Šumava lies to the west. Both names refer to different landscape areas in southern Czechia and make it clear that the town lies between two significant natural features. For planning your trip, this classification is more useful than a general description of the region: you can specifically research whether you would like to focus on the landscape to the southeast, Šumava to the west, or the town’s history.

A Historic Transport Route

Netřebice lies on a former imperial road that is now the international E55. This connection is therefore part not only of modern orientation but also of the town’s historical development. The national railway line No. 196 also runs through the Netřebice area. It connects České Budějovice, Horní Dvořiště, and Summerau. The road and railway tell two different chapters of the same landscape: the former imperial road points to older transport routes, while line No. 196 describes the current railway connection with its three locations.

Netřebice and Its History

Netřebice was first mentioned in written records in 1358. Its historical development also includes its connection with Pořešín Castle. Later, the Rožmberks incorporated Netřebice into the Nové Hrady estate. Until the middle of the 19th century, its owners also played a decisive role in Netřebice. This sequence makes the town more than merely a starting point for exploring the landscape: it shows how a medieval mention, a connection with the castle, and historical structures of rule were linked over several centuries.

A visible testament to the town’s local history is the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk. It stands next to the kindergarten in Netřebice and dates from 1825. The mass grave is also part of the town’s culture of remembrance. Forty-four victims rest there, most of them from Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, along with the remains of two Soviet prisoners of war. The two sites represent different forms of remembrance: the chapel points to sacred architectural history, while the mass grave recalls the human consequences of the past.

Horse-Drawn Railway and Brzdový kámen

The history of transport can also be traced through specific dates. The first construction work on the horse-drawn railway began on July 25, 1825, near Netřebice. The 19th-century Brzdový kámen near Netřebice is a technical memorial to cart transport and also an example of stonemasonry. Together, these two testimonies supplement the history of the road and railway with the earlier transport of goods and people by road.

For further orientation within the travel area, you can also visit Výheň. Other destinations in the wider region include Oberhaid, Tritesch, Polletitz, Predni Vyton, Prisnitz, Sirnin, and Malsching.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Okres Český Krumlov.