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Cyclo-tourism

Journey with Mikeš

The cycling trails leading through Josef Lada Country link to the long-distance cycling trails Prague – Vienna (no. 11), Prague - Brno (no. 1) and trail no. 19 through the surroundings of the Sázava river. The trails mainly follow forest paths and country roads and are designed to include the most attractive locations of the region. The cycling trails form a dense network, allowing everyone to choose their optimal circuit. All trails are suitable for families with children, as the difference in elevation does not exceed 270 m. If your legs begin to ache too much, you can always use the train service operating along a line that cuts through the heart of the Josef Lada Country.

Commentary: KČT trails - nos. 0020 - 0030

Synopsis

How to get to the trails

The railway line from Prague Main Station to Benešov cuts through Josef Lada Country from north to south. This train service offers easy transport for passengers with bikes to the selected sections of cycling trails. Train stations are marked on the map and many trails start directly from train stations. Starting points of all other trails can be reached without any problems by local roads. The train stops in the following stations: Říčany, Světice, Strančice, Mnichovice, Mirošovice, Senohraby, Pyšely and Čerčany. Alternatively, you can travel to Josef Lada Country by car via the D1 motorway connecting Prague and Brno (exits 6, 11, 15, 21), via road no. 2 – Černokostelecká or follow the “old Benešov road” no. 603.

Tourist attractions along trails

Božkov Lake - a natural monument in Mnichovice
Hláska - ruins of the Zlenice castle – situated south from Senohraby on the headland where Sázava and Mnichovka rivers meet. The castle was established around 1300 and its ruins became Lada’s favourite theme, a place where his water sprite liked to puff from his pipe.
Hrusice - the birthplace and lifelong inspiration of the Czech painter and writer Josef Lada, established around 1200. For more information see www.obec-hrusice.cz.
Josef Lada memorial - the memorial houses a permanent exhibition of the work of Josef Lada and his daughter Alena Ladová.
An exhibition of models created by A. Jedlička - models of Hrusice houses and characters that appear in Lada’s work is located in the local authority building
Pub “Hospoda u Sejků”.
Kamenka quarry - a small detour from the tourist trail junction below St. Jan takes you to a former quarry, where one of the foundations stones for the National Theatre in Prague was extracted.
Modletice chateau - the chateau with two side projections dates back to 1800
Olivovna - Mr. and Mrs. Oliva established this institution in Říčany in 1890 as a home for neglected children. It is now used as a sanatorium for children suffering from respiratory diseases.
Ondřejov Observatory - the observatory established in 1898 by Josef Frič currently houses the Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences CR. The art-nouveau observatories have been transformed into museums and the new observatory boasts one of the largest telescopes in Europe. The observatories are surrounded by a park with many valuable tree species. Guided tours are available.
Velké Popovice brewery - the brewery was established in 1874 and its historical section is protected national heritage. The brewery keeps a live talisman – a black billy goat. Excursions of the brewery are available but must be arranged in advance.
Velkopopovicko nature park - located south from Velké Popovice, the park was established in 1993 in order to protect the clean environment and unique character of the local landscape.
Ringhoffer family crypt with a statue of the crucified Jesus by J. V. Myslbek - a valuable architectural monument and reminder of the family that greatly influenced the economic development of the region in the 19th century. Besides other achievements, Baron Ringhoffer established the brewery in Velké Popovice.
Říčany castle - the lavish gothic royal-type castle, built at the end of the 13th century by the chamberlain of the Czech Kingdom, Lord Ondřej from Říčany, has all but disappeared and only castle ruins can be seen today. The castle was under siege by Jan Žižka’s troops in 1420. It was not restored after the Thirty Years War.
Lensedly heritage village zone - unique rural buildings with a campanile and ancient linden trees (turnoff from Turkovice).
Voděrady beech woods - national nature reserve. The extensive woods provide conditions in which many species of the local fauna can thrive. The nature trail winding through the reserve is one of the oldest nature trails in Bohemia.
Štiřín chateau - the baroque chateau with a court of honour and a two-flight staircase, vases and statues created by M. Braun was transformed into a hotel and was the first establishment in the Czech Republic to become a member of the Association of European Castle Hotels and Restaurants. The chateau is surrounded by a beautiful English-style park used partially as a golf course.
Campanile - the campanile dating back to 1808 can be seen in the village square in Světice.

Major religious monuments

Čestlice - St. Prokop church – the original gothic church was reconstructed in the 19th century; its interior includes baroque paintings.
Hrusice - St. Wenceslas church – the first mention of the church dates back the period before 1200. The unique Romanesque compound portal of red sandstone was reconstructed in the baroque style.
Kunice - St. Mary Magdalene church – an early gothic church from the 14th century with baroque reconstruction, a Madonna statue from around 1500.
Kostelec u Křížků - St. Martin church – originally Romanesque rotunda with an apse from the 12th century; remains of gothic paintings from the 14th century can be seen in the presbytery and a baroque statue of St. Jan Nepomuk near the cemetery gate.
Mnichovice - church of the Birth of Our Lady – the church built on the foundations of a Romanesque church from the 12th century has an interesting pulpit in the shape of a whale.
Ondřejov - St. Simon and Judas church – the building dating back to the Romanesque times was reconstructed in the baroque style in the 17th century; two linden trees in front of the church entrance are from the time of Maria Theresa’s rule.
Říčany - frescos from the period around 1400 can be seen in the originally gothic St. Peter and Paul church, which was reconstructed in the baroque style in 1719. A column dedicated to Our Lady is situated in front of the church.
Říčany - Jažlovice – St. Wenceslas church – the baroque church was originally built as a Romanesque rotunda; an interesting recent discovery can be seen here – wall paintings dating back to the 15th century.
Zvánovice - St. Jan Nepomuk chapel from the 19th century.

Services for cyclists

Bike repair

Name	Address	Phone
Horská kola	Ke hřišti 266, Mirošovice	323 656 313
Cykloservis Morava	Na Křížku 204, Ondřejov	606 892 357
Cyklosport ORG	Černokostelecká 118, Říčany	323 602 412
Cykloservis	Jevanská 190, Struhařov	323 641 832
Mountfield	Mirošovická 697, Mnichovice	323 640 584

The map of cycling trails is available from the Josef Lada Country information centre.

Bike hire

Mnichovice, Bezručova 555 (opposite the school), tel.: 323640 522

Cycling trails marking

All trails will be marked during 2001 with yellow direction signs used specifically for marking cycling trails..

Risks and dangers on the trails

When cycling on some of the busier roads, pay close attention to the motor traffic!
Certain trails may include steep downhill sections combined with sharp bends. These are marked in the map as “dangerous sections”. Exercise maximum caution when cycling through these parts of the trails.