Dívčí Kopy: Landscape and cycling route to Kostelík

Dívčí Kopy lies in the South Bohemian countryside, surrounded by fields, meadows and mixed forests; ponds are also part of the landscape. Two different cycling options are worth considering for orientation: a route from Dívčí Kopy to Kostelík and a 36-kilometre circular cycling tour between Deštná and Nová Včelnice. There are two bus stops in the village. The main road between Pelhřimov and Jindřichův Hradec is about three kilometres away. This brings together the landscape, specific tour destinations and basic orientation around the village.

Cycling with two different points of reference

The distinctive Kostelík hill reaches 602 metres above sea level. A cycling route from Dívčí Kopy leads to this hill. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding area, including Nová Včelnice. For this tour, the destination and the view provide two specific points of reference: Kostelík is the named high point, and the surrounding area, including Nová Včelnice, is part of the panorama. If you want to choose a cycling tour with a clear destination, you can assess this route by its distinctive hill and the view.

A 36 km circular cycling tour between Deštná and Nová Včelnice offers a different way to plan a route. Its length and surface are specified: the loop follows paved and asphalted surfaces. By contrast, the Kostelík route focuses on the destination hill and the view. This lets you compare the cycling options using different information: a specific destination with a view in one case, and a precisely measured circular route with its surface in the other. Nová Včelnice features in both contexts in different ways—as part of the view from the Kostelík route and as one of the two places on the circular tour.

Fields, meadows and mixed forests

The village is surrounded by extensive fields, meadows and mixed forests. The ponds add to the South Bohemian landscape, while the open areas and forests provide contrasting features. The mixed forests around Dívčí Kopy are described as rich in mushrooms and considered a good area for mushroom pickers. Those interested in mushroom picking will find this a distinct connection with nature, in addition to the cycling routes. While the route to Kostelík offers a specific destination and a view, the forest points to another activity: picking mushrooms in the surrounding area.

Getting your bearings and history

The main road between Pelhřimov and Jindřichův Hradec is a useful point of reference when travelling to Dívčí Kopy, which is about 3 km from it. This approximate distance indicates the village’s location relative to the road. There are also two bus stops in the village. If you plan to travel by bus, check the timetable for your specific travel dates. The road distance and the bus stops are two different points of reference for getting your bearings.

The first written mention of Dívčí Kopy dates from 1267. This date refers to the first written record and is not automatically the year the village was founded. For those who would also like to include history in their stay, it provides a clear historical point of reference.

Discover more destinations: Kostelní Radouň, Clunek, Ceské Velenice, Třebětice U Dačic, Wittingau, Vlčetínec, Višňová U Kardašovy Řečice, Červený Hrádek.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Jindřichův Hradec.