Discover Peč: History, Landscapes and Routes

Peč Between History and Landscape

Peč combines a long local history with a landscape that can be explored along hiking and cycling routes. The town was first mentioned in writing in 1305. To the south, Urbanečský vrch rises to 570 m; it is one of the dominant elevations in the southern part of the Dačice Basin. Peč therefore provides a concrete starting point for travelers who want to combine historical development with landscape experiences. Urbanečský vrch gives the surrounding area a distinctive landscape reference.

Historical Traces of Peč

After 1417, Peč was divided into two parts. Each part was assigned to the parishes of Lipolec and Cizkrajov, respectively. From the mid-16th century, Peč belonged to the hospital of Slavonice. The history of Peč therefore encompasses both the division between the parishes and its later affiliation with a hospital. For travelers interested in cultural history, this extends the perspective from the Late Middle Ages to the early modern period and connects local history with the ecclesiastical and institutional structures of their respective eras.

Lidéřovice: Church and Ossuary

Several cultural and historical features come together in Lidéřovice. The Church of St. Linhart was built at the beginning of the 14th century and remodeled in the Late Gothic style in the mid-15th century. Next to the church, the ossuary is built into the enclosure wall. It is an originally Gothic stone chapel dating from the 14th century. The landscape of this place is also clearly defined: Lidéřovice lies in the valley of the Lidéřovický potok, a right-bank tributary of the Moravská Dyje, in the Dačice Basin.

Hiking and Cycling Around Peč

Different types of routes are available for active days. The 46 km cycling tour “Na románský hrad Landštejn přes zapomenutou Maříž” passes through Peč. A red-marked hiking trail also runs through Lidéřovice. Cycling Route No. 1242 also passes through the town. The 46 km length provides a clear framework for planning a cycling tour. For planning your day, you can therefore choose between a 46 km cycling tour through Peč, Cycling Route No. 1242 in Lidéřovice and the red-marked hiking trail. This leaves open whether the focus is on the cycling tour, the cycle route or hiking, without reducing the town to a single activity.

Getting There and Choosing a Location

Peč is connected by bus via stops located directly in the town. You can reach the railway via a station located 2 km away in the direction of Cizkrajov. For choosing accommodation in Peč, this different transport access provides a concrete point of reference. When arriving by bus, the point of reference is directly in the town; when arriving by train, the 2 km distance in the direction of Cizkrajov is part of the location planning. This allows the two arrival options to be considered separately without reducing the town's location to just one means of transport.

More Places to Compare

If you would like to compare Peč with other places from the same broader selection, you can find Budíškovice, Heřmaneč, Kunžak, Vydří, Volfířov, Županovice U Dešné, Řečice and Staré Hobzí here.

To the broader travel overview: Jindřichův Hradec District.