Davle is a good starting point for scenic walks along both the Sázava and Vltava rivers, with good train connections and a famous Greek restaurant! This is one of the easier circuits.
Tag: Sázava river
*From Český Šternberk to Sázava, a one-way walk along the river: 12 km to 15 km*
Take advantage of the train line along the picturesque Sázava river to walk between the river’s two most famous locations: Český Šternberk castle and Sázava monastery.
Following the Sázava river from Kácov to Český Šternberk, a one-way walk: 15 km (extendable)
Take advantage of the train line along the picturesque Sázava river to plan a one-way walk. The hike from the brewery town of Kácov to Český Šternberk castle is one of the nicer options.
An easy circuit in the countryside near Kácov, with a visit to the Hubertus brewery: 12 km
Kácov is a small market town on the Sázava river with a Baroque chateau and historic brewery. Follow this easy nature trail in the hills and then stop for refreshments in the brewery pub.
A circuit in hills near Sázava town, starting in Stříbrná Skalice: 18 km (extendable)
This is a circular route in the hills and forests to the northwest of the famous 11th century monastery town of Sázava. It can be extended further with a 5 km loop near the river.
*The Blaník to Říp pilgrimage trail via the Sázava and Labe rivers: 190 km*
The Blaník-Říp pilgrimage route, between these two legendary Bohemian hills, is one of the classic long-distance trails in the Czech Republic. It is a fine hike, usually completed over 6 to 7 days.
An easy walk around the historic town of Havlíčkův Brod on the Sázava river: 2 km
Havlíčkův Brod, one of several historic towns in the Vysočina region, is worth exploring on a short walk for its scenic Baroque town square and impressive medieval fortifications.
Týnec nad Sázavou, Kostalec ruins and Grybla forest: 8 km to 17 km tours
The area around Týnec nad Sázavou has some excellent medieval castle ruins and attractive forests to discover. Two easy walks, initially along the river, explore this picturesque landscape.
*Fortresses on the Sázava: a 16 km tour from Senohraby (+ extension to Ondřejov)*
A fine 16 km circular walk along a lovely section of the Sázava river, visiting the medieval castle of Zlenice and Lštění Slavic hillfort (with an optional 8km extension to Ondřejov observatory).
In the footsteps of Saint Prokop – 5 km and 10 km tours around Sázava town
Two walks circling around the famous Sázava monastery, associated with the legendary St Prokop. The longer (10 km) version offers some excellent views over the Sázava river.
*A circular 16 km tour along the Sázava river from Český Šternberk*
A varied 16 km circular walk, partly along the picturesque Sázava riverbank , partly in the hills above the river, passing through the historic castle towns of Rataje and Český Šternberk.
Along the Sázava river from from Jílové to Davle: 16 km of views and a thousand years of history
This walk starts at Jílové station and follows a spectacular section of the Sázava river as it passes through dramatic dark ravines (and some historically significant sites), before joining the Vltava at Davle.