Jickovice: Hotels and Accommodation

Jickovice is located near the Orlík Reservoir. The Jickovický Stream flows through the village, joining the Orlík Reservoir south of Jickovice and also being called the Sobědražský Stream in its lower course.

If you choose Jickovice as your place to stay, booking a hotel may be part of your specific accommodation plans.

Nature and Trails

Cycle Route 1155 runs through Jickovice. It leads from Orlík nad Vltavou to Kučeř and connects Route 31 with Cycle Route 1154.

Bachmač is a forest bog of the transitional-to-raised bog type, connected in a mosaic pattern with bog woodland communities and home to the yellow loosestrife Lysimachia thyrsiflora. The Jickovické Lípy form a protected group of trees, first placed under protection on 3 October 2008.

On the southwestern edge of Jickovice, in the direction of Varta, there are two small-leaved lime trees (Tilia cordata), with a small chapel between them.

Culture and History

The Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Jickovice was built in 1883–1884. It was consecrated in 1890. The pilgrimage in Jickovice takes place every year on the Sunday following 15 August.

Outside Jickovice, the Baroque Chapel of the Virgin Mary stands on the right side of the road towards Strážka. The Baroque Chapel of the Virgin Mary in Jickovice dates from the 18th century.

Geographical Location

Zvíkov Castle is located on the opposite bank of the Orlík Reservoir. The Varta viewpoint is situated a few metres from the red-marked hiking trail near Varta, close to Jickovice.

The Varta viewpoint is located on a rock above the Orlík Reservoir and offers a view of Zvíkov Castle on the opposite bank. The described cycling tour “Kde domov můj” continues via Jickovice to the settlement of Varta, with its viewpoint overlooking Zvíkov.

Other Places

Putim, Nevězice, Probulov, Nerestce, Protivin, Zbelítov, Vráž and Dolní Novosedly.

To the higher-level travel overview: Písek District.