Discover Moyne

Moyne (Mojné) comprises the three historic settlements of Černice, Mojné, and Záhorkovice. Its rural character is reflected in large agricultural farmsteads, smaller farms, and simple cottages. At the same time, renovations and new construction since around the mid-20th century have partly altered the area’s original character. If you are planning a stay, you will find a combination of routes through the three settlements and architectural history that can be read in individual buildings and ensembles.

Cycling and hiking around Moyne

Cycle Route 1197 passes through Černice, Mojné, and Záhorkovice. Above Rájov, it can be accessed at the Zlatá Koruna–Harazim bus stop. Two marked hiking trails with different routes are described for orientation: a red-marked trail leads from Harazim to Černice and continues via Jílkův mlýn to Mirkovice. The yellow-marked trail begins in Černice, leads to Kulichův kříž, and continues to Chabičovice. The starting points and named stops help distinguish the routes without conflating their courses.

Waymarking and routes may change, so check the current signs before cycling or hiking. You should also verify the access point and bus stop information in advance. The named places and route points offer concrete guidance when choosing between a cycling and hiking trip: the cycle route passes through all three historic settlements, while the two hiking trails each lead from a named starting point to other locations.

Village character and architecture

At the centre of Mojné stands an original smithy with a bell tower. The municipal office and a shop are also located in the village centre today; check current information if you need to use these facilities. In Černice, the Church of St Mary Magdalene forms a well-preserved ensemble with a bell tower, mortuary, cemetery wall, and a passage ossuary incorporated into the wall. The rectory in Černice is late Gothic at its core, as evidenced by the surviving saddle portal on the ground floor.

The Chapel of St Sebastian in Mojné was probably built before the mid-18th century. Its niche contains a wood carving of the saint; the chapel is also an example of high-quality small-scale architecture. In Záhorkovice stands the listed farmstead No. 3, which is not open to the public. Check the access information before travelling there, and do not plan to visit the inside of the farmstead.

Another cultural landmark is in Černice: a commemorative plaque is on the birthplace of Karel Hrdina. Hrdina translated both “Vlastní životopis Karla IV.” and Kosmas’s “Chronicle of Bohemia.” The Blanský les Protected Landscape Area is also near Moyne.

History and local tradition

Mojné belonged to the estates of the Svatá trnová koruna Monastery for more than four and a half centuries. A 1315 document names Mojné and Černice among the properties donated to the monastery by Bavor III of Strakonice.

The documented Shrovetide tradition also distinguishes Moyne from customs elsewhere in the region: the celebration marking the end of the Shrovetide season, with its distinctive “Koníček” ritual, was held exclusively in Mojné. It differed from the processions common in Doudlebsko, which featured rose or straw motifs. This description refers to a documented historical tradition and does not imply that it is still practised today.

For a meal, Restaurant Pod Kaštanem is listed at Mojné 27, 382 32 Velešín. Check the current information before visiting. This allows you to plan your stay around the historic settlements, the described buildings, and the named routes, while keeping their different access conditions in mind.

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