Town Hall – Black Tower loop from České Budějovice

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Czech Republic

Southwest

Jihočeský kraj

Town Hall – Black Tower loop from České Budějovice

Easy

4.5

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Town Hall – Black Tower loop from České Budějovice

01:34

6.08km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

Přemysl Otakar II Square, České Budějovice

Highlight • Historical Site

Another point in our city tour was the approximately 1 hectare square town square with the Samson fountain. A historic square with a stone carved with a small cross - …

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3.03 km

Hotel Budweis

Highlight • Restaurant

At the confluence of the Malše and the Vltava lies the four-star hotel "Budweis". There are 59 double rooms and one suite available for overnight stays. In the 14th century, …

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4.01 km

Samson Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Practical use and adornment of the square: The fountain, the construction of which was decided by the city council in 1716, should fulfill both functions. On the one hand, it …

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4.16 km

Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

The baroque town hall was built between 1727 and 1730. The beautiful facade was designed by Anton Erhard Martini. A highlight not only here, but all over the Czech Republic🖒

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4.20 km

The three-story Palais Včela (Palace Bee), richly decorated with stucco and sculptures, is an outstanding example of German Neo-Renaissance. Built from 1895 to 1896 according to designs by Peter Paul …

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4.53 km

Černá Věž

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In 1547, the city council of České Budějovice resolved to build the Black Tower (Černá věž), which was intended to serve as a watchtower, bell tower, and not least as …

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4.54 km

St. Nicholas Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

The foundation stone of the parish church of the royal town of České Budějovice was laid in 1265, shortly after the town was founded. Around 1297, the main altar was …

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6.08 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

1.70 km

379 m

228 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 30 October

8°C

5°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 1, 2025,Südböhmen, Tag 1 (Stadtrundgang Budweis)

Budweis – Where the beer flows and time stands still (but only briefly, because you have to get more supplies)

Welcome to Budweis – or as the locals say: České Budějovice, which roughly translates to "Holy Place of Hop Happiness" (okay, not quite, but it should be). This charming town in the south of the Czech Republic is not only …

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December 30, 2022,Budweis #CZ-#Samson & Bier (30.12.22)

This city is a bohemian dream. With mild temperatures, I circled the old town and looked at many of the sights in peace. It was even time for an obligatory stop at a typical beer pub. I'll be back... na zdraví!

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