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Jihočeský kraj

Písek Town Centre – Stone Bridge loop from Semice

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Czech Republic

Southwest

Jihočeský kraj

Písek Town Centre – Stone Bridge loop from Semice

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Písek Town Centre – Stone Bridge loop from Semice

03:04

41.2km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.3 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

9.34 km

U Honzíčka

Peak

12.6 km

Písek Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful square and a picturesque old town. Unfortunately, there are too many cars.

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12.7 km

Marian Column - Plague Column

Highlight • Monument

The Marian Column was erected to commemorate the plague that struck the city in 1713. In the center the Virgin Mary with a halo.

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12.9 km

Church of the Nativity of Mary

Highlight • Religious Site

Visit to the sand tower

The large tower of the deanery church in Písek now serves as a viewpoint. Visitors in organized groups climb 210 steps to the viewing level of 42 m. Due to the limited number of participants per tour (max. 10 people), we recommend prior reservation of the tour online or in the Písek Tourist Information Center. Please be at the main entrance of the church (west side) about 5 minutes before the agreed time.

Source website of Pisek

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15.1 km

Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Stone Bridge between the Old Town and the Prague suburbs in Písek is one of the oldest bridges in Central Europe and the oldest bridge in the Czech Republic, making it even older than the more famous Charles Bridge in Prague. The bridge has been a National Cultural Monument since 1989. The Gothic structure bridges the Otava River about 110 kilometers south of the capital Prague. Copies of baroque statues and crosses are placed along the entire length of the bridge. A flood in 2002 severely damaged the building fabric.

writes Wikipedia

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15.3 km

Písek Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful town hall, nice old town.

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17.8 km

Along the Otava River near Písek

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Initially a bit wider with fitness equipment, later narrowing. Unpaved bike path 12

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24.5 km

Statue of Švejk in Putim

Highlight • Monument

The gendarme in Putim examined Schweik with that suspicious look that officers reserve for people who appear all too harmless. Schweik stood there, his hands on his trouser seam, his face as trusting as a boxer dog at its food bowl.

"So, Schweik," the gendarme began, tapping his pencil on the report, "you claim you're on your way to Budweis to join your unit?"

"Yes, Sergeant!" Schweik answered eagerly. "I've been marching for three days now, because the railway is notoriously full of troop transports. So I thought a little exercise wouldn't hurt. Our colonel always said, 'Schweik, you're a model of discipline!'"

The gendarme sighed. "And why, if I may ask, did you declare last night at the 'Zum stehender Hecht' inn that war was a mess?"

Schweik opened his eyes wide. "There must be a misunderstanding, Sergeant! I was just saying that the food in the field is sometimes a mess. Last year in Galicia, there were only pickles and hard bread – even our captain said..."

"Schweik!" the gendarme interrupted. "You're a clever one. But you know what? I'm sending you to Budweis on the next train today – under supervision."

"Very well, Sergeant!" Schweik beamed. "That saves me the running. Our senior doctor always said: 'Schweik, don't overexert yourself!' A very fine gentleman, just a drunk, unfortunately..."

The gendarme clutched his head. "March, Schweik! Before I go crazy."

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25.7 km

Stone Ford Over Stream

Highlight • Structure

The river whispers cool and clear,
its rushing beckons me wonderfully.
The stones are smooth, polished by the current,
whoever dares to walk may be polished here.

The bike in my firm hands,
the waves dance, knowing how to give.
One step, one more – stop! – no reason,
only pebbles beneath me, healthy.

The water pulls, the current sings,
but whoever doesn't hesitate, jumps safely.
The tires hit stone against stone,
soon I'll carry myself to the bank.

My shoes are wet, my mind is happy,
courage pays off – I laugh, I move on.

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41.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

11.6 km

4.75 km

4.05 km

490 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

9.95 km

7.23 km

2.29 km

1.61 km

1.26 km

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 27 August

32°C

18°C

27 %

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Písek Town Centre – Stone Bridge loop from Semice

Písek Town Centre

Marian Column - Plague Column

Church of the Nativity of Mary

Stone Bridge

Písek Town Hall

Along the Otava River near Písek

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