Vůsí: Cove, Valley and Church History

Vůsí offers two very different sides to a trip: the Hrejkovický potok flows through a deep valley and into a curved cove of the Orlík Reservoir, shaping the landscape; the Romanesque Church of St. Bartholomew tells the story of a village that had to make way for the water. There is also a fishing ground with clearly specified fishing methods.

Key facts about Vůsí

• The flooded lower course of the Hrejkovický potok forms a curved cove of the Orlík Reservoir about two kilometres long.
• Fly fishing, float fishing and bottom fishing are permitted in the HREJKOVICKÝ POTOK 1 fishing ground, subject to the applicable permit conditions.
• The Romanesque Church of St. Bartholomew was moved in 1960 from the flooded village of Červená to a higher-lying site.

A cove and a wild stream valley

The flooded lower course of the Hrejkovický potok forms the roughly two-kilometre-long, curved cove of the Orlík Reservoir. Its shape traces the former course of the stream through today’s waterscape. Near Vůsí, the Hrejkovický potok also flows through a deep, unexpectedly wild valley, considered a popular destination for hitchhikers. Two contrasting natural features are found side by side: the reservoir’s elongated cove and the stream’s deeply incised valley. Those interested in landforms will find not only the shoreline of a reservoir here, but also the course of a flooded lower stream.

Fishing and boating on the Orlík

Fly fishing, float fishing and bottom fishing are permitted in the HREJKOVICKÝ POTOK 1 fishing ground; these methods are subject to the applicable permit conditions. If fishing is part of your travel plans, check the current permit and access rules in advance. The Orlík waterway also offers a specific point of reference: at river kilometre 177, Květov/Vůsí is listed as a mooring for boats. Waterway information can change, so check it before setting out.

The Church of St. Bartholomew and its history

The Romanesque Church of St. Bartholomew is located in the cadastral area of Vůsí. Situated near the village alongside an old cemetery, it is considered an important urban-planning and landscape feature. Its history is also connected with a profound change: in 1960, the church was moved from the flooded village of Červená to a higher-lying site. The move gives the building’s history a specific date and preserves the memory of Červená. For travellers who want to combine nature and culture, the church offers a different way to explore the area’s history than the reservoir landscape does.

Another natural feature along the Hrejkovický potok

A 2020 museum publication locates a rock cave about one kilometre south of Vůsí, on the Hrejkovický potok, and describes the neighbouring path as heavily used by tourists. If you plan to include this spot, check in advance whether it is currently accessible.

If you are looking for hotels for a stay connected with Vůsí, start your search by considering the purpose of your trip: are you interested in the fishing ground, the Orlík waterway or the Romanesque church? Your answer will determine which topics to check first as you continue planning—fishing conditions, current waterway information or the history of the building.

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FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Vůsí

Where does the HREJKOVICKÝ POTOK 1 fishing ground begin?

It begins at the boundary signs near the point where the Hrejkovický potok flows into the Orlík Reservoir near Vůsí and extends upstream to the sources. Before fishing, check the current permit and access rules.

Go to the broader travel overview: Písek District.