Zbudov: Village Culture and Cycling Routes

Zbudov gave its name to the historic landscape of Zbudovská Blata. The village brings together the history of Blata farmsteads, the memory of Jakub Kubata and several described cycling routes. The landscape itself also helps with orientation: meadows, bodies of water and the places around Zbudov are all part of the Blata scenery. When planning your stay, you can choose between village culture, cycling and nature-related interests.

Location and Landscape of Zbudovská Blata

Zbudovská Blata consists of meadows in the floodplain of the Bezdrevský potok, also known as Soudný potok. The historic landscape stretches between Zbudov, Zliv, Plástovice, Pištín and Sedlec. The landscape name therefore refers to an area that extends beyond Zbudov. The shore of Zbudovský rybník is also within the village. These names offer concrete points of reference when distinguishing between the village, the pond and the wider landscape.

Zbudovská Blata is a well-known ornithological site. Bird populations and nature conservation conditions can change over time. The natural setting adds another dimension to the area's architectural and local history.

Blata Farmsteads and Conservation

The centre of Zbudov is designated as a village conservation area. The protected group includes 19th-century agricultural properties of the Blata type, bearing house numbers 1, 3, 4, 23, 25, 26 and 27. Number 1 is the Kubata Farmstead. The term Blata type classifies these farmsteads as a regional architectural style; the listed house numbers help distinguish the individual properties.

The former forge, house number 28, is also part of the village scene. It stands in the middle of the village square. This brings together several specific points of reference: the protected farmsteads, the village centre designated as a conservation area and the former forge on the square. Zbudov is also the sixth stop on the “Za selským barokem” route, which passes through the village conservation area.

The Kubata Celebration and the Memory of Jakub Kubata

The Kubata Celebration is a traditional event in Zbudov. It begins in the village square with a church service and continues at the monument to Jakub Kubata. Future dates may vary. The monument stands about one kilometre southeast of Zbudov, by Soudný potok. A marked cycling route leads there; check its markings on site before setting off.

Two stones by Soudný potok are associated with the legend of Jakub Kubata's execution. The legend gives this place another connection to the memory of Kubata. It should be understood as a tradition and not conflated with information about the monument's location or the Kubata Celebration.

Two Cycling Routes with Different Information

The “Za selským barokem” circular route is about 25 kilometres long and runs mostly along existing marked cycling paths. Its approximate length, route and Zbudov as the sixth stop are its key details. Markings may change, so check them before setting off.

The “Kolem Pištína na Blata” cycling route also passes through Zbudov. The information differs: “Za selským barokem” is about 25 kilometres long, while “Kolem Pištína na Blata” is considered easy. The two routes are separate options; information about one should not be applied to the other.

This gives you a concrete picture of Zbudov to help you plan your trip: the Blata farmsteads, the conservation area and the memory of Kubata shape its cultural appeal, while the two cycling routes offer different kinds of route information for exploring the area. The meadows of Zbudovská Blata and Zbudovský rybník are additional landscape features. You can weigh up which of these aspects matters most for your stay by considering the places and route details mentioned.

For the broader travel overview: Dívčice.