Theresiendorf

When travelling to Theresiendorf, it is worth considering nature, culture and cycling together. This creates a multifaceted picture of the region: protected landscapes, a historic church undergoing ongoing restoration, and routes leading through Pohorská Ves and the Novohradské hory. Depending on which experiences you would like to combine, you can tailor your stay in different ways.

The natural environment of the Novohradské hory

The Novohradské hory Nature Park is also located within the administrative area of the municipality of Pohorská Ves. It protects an extensive mountain and foothill landscape with near-natural forests and meadows, peat bogs, ponds and spring areas. Preserved historical features are also part of its protected character. The protected area therefore encompasses a variety of landscape elements: forests and meadows as well as peat bogs, ponds and spring areas. In this landscape, nature observation and regional history therefore meet directly as distinct travel interests.

The Žofínský prales holds a special position. Together with the Hojná Voda primeval forest, it is one of the oldest nature reserves in Central Europe. The Žofínský prales contains trees up to 400 years old. The area also preserves a remnant of the original primeval-forest-like woodland, which has been left to develop naturally. The Žofínský prales combines old forest structures with woodland left to develop naturally. For those interested in long-term nature conservation, the natural development of the forest is therefore the central focus.

St. Linhart and the history of Pohorská Ves

The Church of St. Linhart, dating from 1787, stands in Pohorská Ves. It is a single-nave church with a small wooden tower above the western façade. The building is being restored step by step and is consequently developing into a venue for liturgical and cultural activities. The restoration is therefore not merely a historical subject; it also shapes the church’s cultural significance today.

At the adjacent tourist information centre, visitors can look into the interior of the Church of St. Linhart and learn about the history of its restoration. The information centre in Pohorská Ves also provides information about the region and about events organised by the municipal administration and the Terezie Beautification Association. The history of Pohorská Ves dates back to the second half of the 18th century. For your trip planning, the visit can therefore be combined with regional local and restoration history.

Cycling through the landscape

The “From Budějovice through the Novohradské Mountains” cycling journey passes through Malonty and Pohorská Ves; the highest point of the journey is reached along the way. Another option is cycling route 1193. It runs from Pohorská Ves via Huťský rybník and Pohoří na Šumavě to Dolní Příbrání. Both routes show different geographical profiles and provide concrete starting points for your planning if cycling is to be a focus of your stay.

Other places to include in your trip planning: Netrobitz, Thurmplandles, Predni Vyton, Borova, Malsching, Polletitz, Neudorf B. Berlau and Krumau.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Český Krumlov.