Volary Menhirs – Volary Log Houses loop from Volary

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Jihočeský kraj

Volary Menhirs – Volary Log Houses loop from Volary

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Volary Menhirs – Volary Log Houses loop from Volary

01:05

4.17km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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70 m

Statue "Pod Kostelem" ("Under the Church")

Highlight • Monument

The plastic "Pod Kostelem" (Under the Church) is a modern work of art made of wood.

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80 m

Former Elementary School

Highlight • Monument

The imposing building of the former elementary school (Základní Škola or ZŠ) in Volary has been empty since 2010 and has become a lost place. The building, originally erected as …

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164 m

The Volary Museum (Volarské muzeum) is located in one of the historic Volary wooden houses. Visitors can see the permanent exhibitions "Death March", "Old Volary in Photography", "Golden Path", "Snippets …

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473 m

Volary Stream

Highlight • River

The Volary stream (Volarský potok) flows through Volary from north to south. In the town center, it runs underground in pipes. The stream is eleven kilometers long and flows into …

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3.52 km

Volary Menhirs

Highlight • Historical Site

The Volary menhirs, also known as the Hinkelsteine of Volary, are a circular arrangement of eleven stone steles. These thousands of years old menhirs probably served as a cult site …

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3.85 km

Volary Log Houses

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In the northern part of the municipality, there is a unique collection of log houses in the Volary Alpine style. These wide, two-story houses have a lower roof pitch than …

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3.96 km