Humpolec: Discover relaxation, cycling and culture

Humpolec lies 9 km south of Sušice and is a settlement dedicated exclusively to recreation. Its attractions range from a 21 km circular cycling route and prehistoric traces to a chapel with views of Kašperk Castle. You can tailor your stay around cycling, hiking or cultural history. These different themes give you a concrete basis for deciding what you want to focus on during your trip to Humpolec.

A place for recreation south of Sušice

Its designation as a settlement dedicated exclusively to recreation gives Humpolec a clear focus. When planning your trip, the area's natural and cultural attractions take centre stage: a cycling route, hiking access points, a prehistoric hillfort and the chapel. First consider whether you would like to explore Humpolec mainly by bike, on foot or for its historic buildings and settlement traces. This helps you organise the different experiences around your own interests, rather than trying to fit every activity into a single outing.

Cycle the “Pod keltské Sedlo” route

The 21 km “Pod keltské Sedlo” circular cycling route continues along a road below 902 m-high Sedlo towards Humpolec. The two figures describe different things: 21 km is the length of the route, while 902 m is the elevation of Sedlo. This gives you both a specific distance to work with when planning your ride and a notable elevation reference in the route description. If cycling is the focus of your stay, this named route is a distinct part of your plans. You can consider it separately from the hiking access points and cultural sites, and decide how much of your trip you want to devote to cycling.

Prehistory at Sedlo Hillfort

Sedlo Hillfort, covering three hectares, lies in the vicinity of Humpolec. It is a prehistoric fortified settlement that was later used as a place of refuge. This change in use is part of the site's historical appeal: the settlement is not associated with just one period, but tells a story spanning different eras. Its size also gives you a sense that this is a substantial archaeological area rather than a single structure. If you are interested in history, the site complements the chapel's architecture with a very different perspective on the area's past.

The chapel as a building and viewpoint

The chapel in Humpolec is a small religious building dating from the second half of the 19th century. Its simple design resembles a small church, and it stands out as a prominent feature of the village landscape. Its architectural form, date of construction and place in the village setting all come together here. The chapel is also one of the few surviving original religious buildings in the Czech-German border region. From the chapel, you can see nearby Kašperk Castle. Anyone interested in architecture will find a tangible point of interest here; the view of the castle adds a second visual perspective on the surrounding area.

Hiking access and planning your trip

The settlement of Humpolec lies off marked hiking trails. It can be reached via turnoffs from the red trail between Sedlo and Kašperk, or from the yellow trail. Check the current trail markings before setting out. This lets you plan your hike around the route while bearing in mind that the access points are off marked trails.

When looking for a hotel in Humpolec, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on. If you plan to cycle, you can make the “Pod keltské Sedlo” route the centrepiece of your trip; if you are interested in culture, Sedlo Hillfort and the chapel offer different historical themes. Hikers should take the access points and trail markings mentioned above into account in advance.

For the wider travel overview: Susice.