Tchořovice – Fortress, Chapel and Paths by Hořejší Pond

Tchořovice combines a protected cultural monument with a village square, a waterside landscape and several paths. Tchořovice Fortress, the Chapel of Saint Wenceslas and the Hořejší Pond Nature Reserve give the village a variety of facets. If you would like to combine culture and nature on your trip, you will find specific options here for planning your day.

Culture in the Village and at the Fortress

Tchořovice Fortress is a protected cultural monument. At its archaeological site, a two-storey, four-winged granary has been preserved. It is surrounded by ditches and stretches of water. Access from the east is via a stone bridge with two arches; the exterior façade also retains remnants of Renaissance sgraffito. These details make the site particularly interesting for anyone who wants to discover historic architectural forms not merely through a name, but in their specific connection with the surrounding terrain.

Another focal point is the village square. It is defined by the Chapel of Saint Wenceslas, built in 1878. The square is also home to houses No. 10 and 12 in the style of rural Baroque. Thus, sacred architecture and rural building culture stand side by side in the same public village setting – a compact yet diverse cultural attraction for a stay in Tchořovice.

Hořejší Pond and the Protected Area on the Edge of the Village

The Hořejší Pond Nature Reserve lies on the western edge of Tchořovice. It has high biodiversity among animal communities. The protected area includes the historic Hořejší Pond at the confluence of the Hradišťský potok and Smolivecký potok (Lomnice). Anyone who wants to include not only a single building but also watercourses, a pond landscape and the local wildlife in an outing will find an independent natural aspect here alongside the village’s cultural heritage.

Hiking between Vrbno, Tchořovice and the Pond Embankment

The “Kolem rybníků” tour is a 12.2-kilometre circular route from Vrbno to Tchořovice and back to Vrbno. It crosses the airfield grounds before reaching Tchořovice. In the village, it continues to the embankment of Hořejší Pond. From the embankment, the tour offers a view of the 14th-century Gothic fortress. The circular route therefore connects the starting and finishing point in Vrbno, the airfield grounds, the pond embankment and the view of the fortress.

Another route connection begins at the railway station. A blue-marked hiking trail starts there and runs along the edge of Tchořovice to Podtchořovický mlýn. When planning your trip, you can therefore distinguish between the 12.2-kilometre circular route and this blue-marked trail without combining them into a single route.

Transport Connections and a Cycling Tour from Blatná

First-class road I/20 runs through Tchořovice and connects České Budějovice with Plzeň. This provides a documented regional road connection for travel and excursion planning. There is also a starting point for a cycling tour: the Blatná–Tchořovice cycling tour begins at the Blatná Information Centre and initially follows Cycle Route 31.

More Destinations for Your Search

If you would like to explore additional destinations alongside Tchořovice, you can then compare Škvořetice, Sloucín, Pracejovice, Osek, Hajany, Vodnany, Měkynec and Předmíř .

For the overarching travel overview: Okres Strakonice.