Svinetice: Ponds, Paths and Chapels

Svinetice combines a pond complex to the east with paths that run through the village or continue beyond it. Two chapels also add distinct architectural features: one stands in the village square, the other at the edge of the village. This gives you a specific choice when planning your trip: should ponds and marked routes take centre stage, or would you like to explore the village’s architectural styles?

Pond Complex and Swimming Area

East of Svinetice lies a pond complex with Rozboud, Kačírek and Záhorský rybník. The complex also includes a swimming area. Záhorský rybník is also a useful landmark: it is part of the pond complex and is also named as a destination on a cycling alternative from Svinetice. This lets you include both the waterside landscape and a specific route option in your trip planning without treating them as a single route.

Compare Walking and Cycling Routes

A yellow-marked walking trail runs from Útěšov through Svinetice and continues along the Blanice and the ponds towards Vodňany. From Svinetice, yellow-marked paths lead to Útěšov (3 km) and Štětín (5 km). The two distances give you a choice of different directions; they are not the same route with two destination names.

A combined cycling and walking route called “Kdyby byl Bavorov…” passes through Svinetice and is listed as an 18 km loop. This is distinct from the cycling alternative from Svinetice: it follows a yellow-marked route for 4 km to Záhorský rybník and Kemp Pražák. When comparing route lengths, the type of route matters too: 18 km refers to the loop, 3 km and 5 km to the paths to Útěšov and Štětín, and 4 km to the cycling alternative to its named destinations.

Another route reaches Svinetice via pond dams and field paths, with views across the landscape. At the edge of the village, it meets yellow tourist trail markings and continues from Svinetice over the dam to the “Záhorský rybník” nature reserve. The routes therefore offer different landmarks: village destinations, ponds, the stretch along the Blanice or the nature reserve. Field conditions and trail markings may change; check the current route before setting out.

Chapels in the Village

A chapel with a masonry bell tower stands in the village square. Above the vaulted entrance, the tower has an onion-shaped roof. There is also a richly decorated niche chapel at the edge of the village. Their locations and architectural styles distinguish the two structures: the tower and entrance stand out at the chapel in the square, while the niche form and decoration define the other. If you would like to include local architecture alongside the routes, these offer two distinct sights in the village.

Trip Planning

No České dráhy trains stopped at Svinetice station on 24 August 2026. As rail services may change, check train connections for your travel date. For the rest of your planning, you can start by choosing what interests you most: the pond complex and swimming area, a walking or cycling route, or the two chapels.

Discover more destinations: Skočice, Řepice, Uzenice, Hájek U Bavorova, Úlehle, Milčice, Bezdědovice, Buzice.

Go to the regional travel overview: Okres Strakonice.