Discover Libež: Culture, Nature and Cycle Route 101

Libež combines a remarkable local history with protected plant species and clear guidance for cycling tours. The main attractions are the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, the preserved urban structure of the central settlement area on the left bank of the Blanice, and the Les u Libeže Nature Monument. Those looking for accommodation in Libež can tailor their stay to their own interests, combining cultural history, nature observation and active days on a bicycle.

Cultural history around the chapel

The Chapel of the Holy Trinity was built and furnished in 1712 by the miller Pavel Pěnkava. Its construction history comprises several clearly distinguishable phases: During the remodelling carried out in 1839, the chapel, which had originally been made of wood apart from the bell tower, was converted into a brick chapel. A new Chapel of the Holy Trinity was built at the same location in 2006 and consecrated on 22 October 2006. This sequence of construction, remodelling and rebuilding makes the site particularly interesting for visitors who want to discover not only the landscape but also local history in Libež.

The settlement structure itself is also part of Libež’s cultural character. The preserved urban structure of the central part of the Libež settlement on the left bank of the Blanice is regarded as part of the settlement’s cultural heritage. In addition, the Libežský mlýn is recorded in the Berní rule of 1654 as a mill with two wheels and a sawmill. This historical reference describes the mill site without presupposing any present-day use or current offering.

Nature by the river and in the protected area

The Les u Libeže Nature Monument protects a population of Campanula cervicaria as well as other specially protected plant species. This gives the natural side of Libež a concrete character: Alongside the river landscape of the Blanice, a protected area with botanically remarkable species takes centre stage. During your stay, you can therefore choose between exploring cultural history and taking a closer look at protected plant life.

Cycling through Libež

An overview of the cycle route 101 lists Libež at kilometre 9. The route runs from Louňovice pod Blaníkem via Kondrac, Vlašim, Libež and Čejkovice to Český Šternberk.

Cycle Route 101 is easy, although it includes moderately difficult sections in places. It uses third-class roads and local roads and runs over asphalt as well as paved and unpaved surfaces. When choosing your bicycle, it is also important that the route is suitable for mountain bikes and trekking bikes. The different surfaces and individual moderately difficult sections provide more guidance than a general classification alone. Another connection reaches Libež along the Blanice River: the East Bohemian Way follows the river there.

Which type of stay suits you?

When choosing accommodation in Libež, you can first determine your preferred focus: The chapel and the preserved settlement structure lend themselves to a stay shaped by cultural history, the nature monument to nature observation, and Cycle Route 101 to a cycling holiday. The route information provided also helps you assess Route 101 by its course, surface and stated difficulty. This makes Libež a specific starting point for different travel ideas, without presupposing any individual accommodation features.

Discover more Czech destinations

For more destinations in your search for Czechia, you can also view Čtyřkoly, Tichonice, Divišov, Krhanice, Krňany, Pravonín, Louňovice Pod Blaníkem and Načeradec.

Return to the higher-level travel overview: Benešov District.