Štěkeň: Hotels and Accommodation

The Losiové z Losimthalu family acquired Štěkeň in 1648 and built an early Baroque château on the site of an older residence. Those who choose Štěkeň as a place to stay may be planning to book a hotel.

Culture

Karel Klostermann died at Štěkeň Château on 16 July 1923 shortly after 1 p.m. Guided tours with explanations are available there. The Church of St. Nicholas in Štěkeň is part of an immovable cultural monument.

Paths and Activities

The educational trail of the municipality of Štěkeň on Šibeniční vrch combines educational and sports elements for children and adults. Its facilities include information boards, numerous natural sports elements, a pavilion, a small observation tower, and benches.

The Klostermannova educational trail around Štěkeň is a circular route approximately 7.5 km long with seven stations. It begins in Štěkeň near the château at House No. 75. An easy cycling tour along the Otava Cycling Route (OCC) leads to Štěkeň. The weir at Štěkeňský jez is used for recreational boating.

Landscape and Surroundings

In the immediate vicinity of Štěkeň are Dubovec Hill [Přešťovice - Brusy], Chlum Mountain, (Srpská) Hill [Strakonice-Přední Ptákovice], and Jaslov Hill [Řepice], as well as the Radomysl Mediumwave Radio Mast ruins.

In the wider regional surroundings of Štěkeň are Hrad Zvíkov Castle, the historical site of Lety u Písku, the Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Bohemia, and the Church of Svatý Jan.

Additional place names to choose from: Hoštice, Drahonice, Hlupín, Volenice, Dolní Porící, Krejnice, Radomyšl, Budyně.

To the higher-level travel overview: Strakonice District.