Těmice: Discover the church, cycling route and natural monument

Těmice can be viewed from several perspectives during a stay: the listed Church of St. John the Evangelist represents architectural history, cycling route 321 connects places along a route, and the Rybníček u Starých Hutí Natural Monument protects rare species. Events with specific dates also offer insight into local occasions.

Rybníček u Starých Hutí Natural Monument

The natural monument is located in the Pelhřimov District, in the municipality of Těmice and in the cadastral area of Těmice u Kamenice nad Lipou. It protects preserved natural communities with populations of highly endangered plant and animal species. Those highlighted in particular are the round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), the tufted loosestrife (Naumburgia thyrsifolia), minnows (Phoxinus phoxinus) and amphibians (Amphibia spp.). The selection therefore includes both specific plant species and animal groups. The protected feature is the preserved communities and their populations. For travelers interested in nature, this offers a different way to understand Těmice than the church’s architecture or the course of a cycling route.

Gothic church and services

The Church of St. John the Evangelist has been mentioned in historical sources since 1359. It is a listed building and is essentially a Gothic, single-nave church. Its architectural features include a prismatic tower, a rectangular presbytery and a rectangular sacristy; later alterations add to its architectural history. “Single-nave” describes a church space with one main nave. The presbytery is the area by the altar, while the sacristy is a separate adjoining room. These terms help identify the building’s parts. As a historical focal point, the church differs from the cycling route, which places Těmice within a connection between several places.

A Mass is currently held regularly in the church on Saturdays, with the Sunday obligation fulfilled. If you are planning to attend this service, check the seasonal times in advance.

Cycling route 321 through Těmice

The existing local cycling route 321 runs from Kamenice nad Lipou through Těmice to Kámen. In this order, Těmice is an intermediate stop. The route thus offers a different perspective on the town than the church: instead of a single building, the focus is on a sequence of routes connecting three named places. If cycling is one of your travel interests, you can place Těmice in context by following this specific route.

Dated events program

The Masopust took place on March 1, 2025, and was announced as a traditional event brought back to life. The masked participants gathered at the cultural center, then the procession wound through the town. In the evening, people came together for a social gathering at the cultural center. The event was suitable for children. This places the schedule for this edition in a clear timeframe.

A celebration marking the end of the school holidays was announced for August 22, 2026, behind the outdoor swimming pool in Těmice as a family and children’s event. Children’s activities, bouncy castles, foam and refreshments were planned for the occasion. The two event listings refer to different specific dates: the Masopust held in March 2025 and the announced end-of-holidays celebration in August 2026.

For your travel planning, you can distinguish the topics by their time frame: the church, nature conservation and cycling route describe local highlights; the event listings give specific dates. If you are traveling for the Saturday Mass, check the seasonal times in advance.

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For the broader travel overview: Pelhřimov District.