Dolní Novosedly: Trails in the Písecké hory and village history

Dolní Novosedly lies on the northern foothills of the Písecké hory. Part of the Písecké hory is protected as a nature park. The village is a good starting point for hikes and cycling trips; at the same time, its buildings and memorial markers offer points of interest if you are interested in village history. Whether you are more drawn to trails through the landscape or sights in the village can help determine the focus of your travel plans.

Hiking and cycling

The marked yellow hiking trail runs through Dolní Novosedly. The village is also a good starting point for hikes and cycling trips in the Písecké hory. The yellow trail offers a specific route through the village, while the Písecké hory provide a destination for excursions into the landscape.

Cycling Route 2 also runs through Dolní Novosedly, on its return journey to Písek. The entire route is 34 kilometres long, of moderate difficulty, and suitable for mountain bikes and trekking bikes. The stretch through the village and the total distance are different planning considerations: the village is on the return leg, while the 34 kilometres cover the whole route. The difficulty level and suitable bike types give you further specific details to help match the tour to your plans.

Architectural history around the village green

Farmstead No. 1 occupies a prominent position on the northeastern side of the village green. The rural ensemble consists of single-storey buildings arranged in a horseshoe shape around an irregular courtyard. House No. 1 in Dolní Novosedly is a building in the typical South Bohemian peasant Baroque style, dating from 1800. The horseshoe shape describes the arrangement of the buildings, while the term peasant Baroque describes the style of the house: each offers a different insight into the local architecture.

There is also a chapel on the village green. Together with the farmstead ensemble, it provides another architectural landmark in the village. If you are interested in village architecture, you will find both a rural ensemble with a clearly described courtyard layout and a religious building here.

Memorial crosses and historic village sights

There are eight memorial crosses in Dolní Novosedly in total, each with a different design. Most date from the 19th century. Some are believed to have been used to mark road junctions. Their varied designs and historical dates make the crosses a multifaceted part of local commemorative culture; for some of them, their former use as waymarkers remains a possibility rather than a certainty.

Another historic building is the former Kolářík inn, located in central Dolní Novosedly by the road. It is decorated with murals both inside and out. Today it is used for recreational purposes and is not open to the public. If you are interested in the building, take this access restriction into account when planning your visit.

Leisure activities and getting there

Recreational fishing is available at the Podhorák pond in Dolní Novosedly. This is a different leisure option from the hiking and cycling routes, and may interest you if you would like to include fishing in your stay.

The Provazce sports and hunting shooting range at Dolní Novosedly 53 has separate shotgun and rifle ranges. The complex can be rented for private events; check availability with the operator.

Bus services run to Písek and Záhoří. Check the timetables before your trip so you can include the connections in your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Okrouhlá, Sepekov, Minice, Vadkovice, Myslín, Nerestce, Předotice, Luckovice.

For the overview of the wider region: Písek District.