A visit to Zlatá Koruna, one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in south Bohemia: 2 km

• Zlatá Koruna is a former Cistercian monastery, founded in 1263 by King Přemysl Otakar II on a rocky promontory deep in the Vltava river valley, a few kilometers northeast of Český Krumlov. It is one of the best-preserved medieval monasteries in south Bohemia and definitely worth visiting when on a tour of the area.
• Two guided tours are offered around the monastery (April to October) and the grounds may be visited free of charge. The whole complex is a magnificent blend of Gothic and Baroque architecture. The Abbey Church is apparently the largest in south Bohemia.
• The walk around the complex, starting from and returning to the car park on the opposite side of the river Vltava, is less than 2 km long (and is suitable for strollers). There is no obvious circular walk that can be recommended to combine with a visit to the monastery, but it is sited on the E10 European long-distance footpath as well as the Via Czechia route. There are a couple of refreshment option in the village and next to the car park.

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Directions

• Starting at the car park, follow the RED trail directly to the monastery entrance gate (reached in 500m)
• Note that buses from Český Krumlov stop directly in front of the front gate