Olesnik: Chapel, Farmstead, Cycling Routes and Outdoor Swimming Pool

Olešník brings together several specific features for a stay: a chapel in the valley floodplain of the Rachačka stream, a former farmstead, two cycling routes, a regular bus service and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. These features appeal to different interests: architectural history, cycling, transport connections and summer swimming.

Chapel and architectural history

The Chapel of St. Rosalia (sv. Rozálie) is located in the valley floodplain of the Rachačka stream in the cadastral area of Olešník. It is a brick building with a rectangular floor plan. A narrower, also rectangular presbytery forms the original Baroque chapel. The rectangular main structure and the narrower chapel section distinguish two spatial forms. Its location in the valley floodplain adds a landscape dimension to the architecture. This offers architecture enthusiasts specific points of interest: the floor plan, the building elements and its setting in the valley floodplain.

The former Schwarzenberg farmstead

Another historical point of interest is the former Schwarzenberg farmstead in Olešník. It dates from 1724 and was built to a design by A. E. Martinelli. As a former farmstead, the building served a different purpose from the chapel. Their architectural features also differ: the chapel is notable for its floor plan and presbytery, while the farmstead is distinguished by its date of construction and design. Those interested in historic architecture can view these as two different perspectives on the village’s architectural history.

Plan bus trips and cycling routes

Regular bus route 320150 connects Olešník with Týn nad Vltavou, Dříteň and České Budějovice. If bus travel is part of your plans, check the timetable for your travel date; timetables can change. This lets you take the connection into account based on the places listed and your own plans, without assuming a particular departure time.

Cycling route 1095 runs from U Rybáka in Olešník to Temelín. Check the current condition of this route before setting out on a specific ride. Cycling route 1078 passes through Olešník. Route 1095 has a stated starting point and destination, while route 1078 is described as passing through the village. This distinction can help you choose a route: you can plan around the ride to Temelín or the route through Olešník, without treating both descriptions as referring to the same stretch.

The outdoor swimming pool in summer

In summer, the Koupaliště Olešník outdoor swimming pool is open. It has a 50 × 25-metre artificial swimming pool, a smaller 15 × 15-metre children’s pool and a slide. The different pool dimensions give a specific sense of the facility; the slide is an additional listed amenity. As the pool is a summer attraction, keep the season in mind when planning. If you intend to visit, check the exact opening dates and times in advance.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres České Budějovice.