Dub

"But don't be afraid. Now we'll go to Strakonice, Volyn, and Dub, and it'll be hellishly
bad luck if we don't scrounge some mufti there…"

How to reach Dub from Písek

By car:

• take the II/140 from Písek to Pivkovice (direction Ražice), then follow the municipal road across Měkynec to Dub

By bus:

• there is no direct bus from the bus station in Písek so go to Bavorov or Strakonice and from there take a connection to Dub

By bike:

• follow the cycling route 1045 to Ražice (Otavská cycling path), in Ražice join the 1074 and continue to Drahonice, Pivkovice, Měkynec and Dub (35 km)

Things to do

• The small village named after a typical Czech tree (dub - oak) is situated at the edge of the Šumava Mountains and were it not for the castle here, there might not be many tourists around. The original fortification settlement, built by Michále z Dubu (1390) became, over the course of the centuries, a neo-gothic castle. The last owner before the castle was nationalised was the family of Broumovský. During the totalitarian regime the castle was turned into a student residence for the technical college in Volyně. Today the castle is restored to its former glory. The owner himself will take you round the castle to show how he managed to turn a totalitarian hostel back into a neo-gothic manor house. You will see it has not been easy. If you are in the mood to try it yourself, take your working clothes with you and give them a hand. www.dubuprachatic.cz

Schweik´s Recommendation

• On 10:10:2010 a concert hall in the castle was officially opened. The hall has a unique plaster ceiling and it is now used for diverse social events.
• Only 3 kilometres from Dub you will find the castle of Helfenburg. This medieval castle is not to be missed. There is a trail through the woods which will take you to the castle. www.helfenburk.estranky.cz
• In Strunkovice nad Blanicí (5 km from Dub towards Dovrec) is a trout farm. You might like to stop there and get yourself a fresh trout, proof of how unpolluted the local countryside is.

Dub Manor House

Dub č.p. 1, CZ-38425
E-mail: zamek.dub@centrum.cz
Telefon: +420 603 750 056
http://zamekdub.webnode.cz

File date: 5.11.2010