Discover Brloh: nature trail, churches and crafts

Brloh brings together a hiking trail, church architecture, traditional crafts and nature-themed sites around the village. This gives you different ways to plan your visit: a circular walk with stops, a look at the phases of construction, or the history of local production. The routes and landmarks each have their own features; you can choose according to the topic that interests you most during your stay.

Hiking between the nature trail and circular route

The Brložsko nature trail is a 7.2-kilometre hiking route with 16 stops. Its circular route starts and ends in Brloh; along the way, there are views of the Křemže Basin. The length describes the distance covered, while the number of stops provides a second point of reference for planning your route. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

Another route option is the PodKletí circular route. It starts and ends either in Brloh or, alternatively, in the settlement of Kuklov. It also includes an optional detour of about 0.5 kilometres to the Celtic hillfort on Stržíšek. This gives you different starting points for your choice: the nature trail has a stated length and number of stops, while PodKletí offers alternative start and end points and an optional detour.

Churches and the history of crafts

The Church of St Simon and Jude in Brloh was founded around 1340 at the instigation of Peter of Rosenberg. It was remodelled in the Baroque style between 1697 and 1704. Its founding and remodelling mark different stages in the history of the same church: its medieval origins and its later Baroque design.

Five tall Gothic windows survive from the former Church of St Andrew in Kuklov. Whereas the Church of St Simon and Jude reveals two phases of construction through its founding date and Baroque remodelling, the surviving Gothic windows are the main architectural feature of interest in Kuklov. The ruins of Kuklov Monastery have recently often been used for wedding ceremonies. If you are considering holding a ceremony there, contact the registry office at Brloh Municipal Office; arrangements may change.

Traditional work is also part of Brloh’s history. Flax was spun in winter; numerous weavers made linen fabric for Scherki. The craft tradition also included footwear made from beechwood, while rakes and shovels were part of rural production. For those interested in cultural history, this account of production complements the buildings with a glimpse of everyday work.

Landscape and nature nearby

Near Brloh lies Šimečkova stráň, a natural monument in the Blanský les Protected Landscape Area. Serpentinite is exposed on the slope of the Křemže stream valley, and the characteristic serpentinite vegetation is protected. The views of the Křemže Basin from the nature trail and the protected serpentinite vegetation at Šimečkova stráň highlight different aspects of nature. Check local access conditions before visiting.

Discover more destinations: Kuklov, Gojau, Adolfsthal, Bessenitz, Chunzen, Groß Umlowitz, Oemau, Lippen.

Return to the regional travel overview: Okres Český Krumlov.