Cruise down stream of the gold-bearing Otava River by boat
Strakonice – Čejetice (approximately 14 km = 4 hours)
One-day canoeing or rafting from Strakonice to Čejetice down the Otava River. In the past this river was an important transport artery, a source of energy for mills and livelihoods for locals. The river also became famous as a gold-bearing river, and it is currently sought-after not only by canoeists and rafters, nature lovers and fishermen, but tourists from home and abroad.
The cruise can be combined with refreshment stops at many boating camps along the route. Groups can be accompanied by an instructor.
Points of interest along the route
Strakonice Castle is the most dominant sight of the town. It was declared a National heritage site in 1995, and today the collections and expositions of the Museum Středního Pootaví are housed in its historical premises.
In the village of Slaník there are several monuments: the chapel of St. Joseph in the village square and the shrines at the crossroads and at the lime tree. The lime tree in Slaník is 157 years old and is therefore considered a memorable tree.
The writer of Šumava, Karel Klostermann, often stayed in Štěkno. The surroundings of Štěkno offer the Klostermann trail with seven stops. It is 7.5 km long, and there is a chateau with an English park.
Contacts:
Tourist region: Prácheň region
DS Prácheňsko, z.s.
Zámek 1, 386 01 Strakonice
Phone: +420 604 900 985
E-mail: info@prachensko.eu
Web: www.prachensko.eu
