South Bohemian Region, Czechia

Places to visit near Čkyně

Čkyně is a town in South Bohemian Region, Czechia, home to about 1,466 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 16 churches. The must-see places are Helfenburk (16 km), Zábrdská Skála (17 km) and V. N. Husinec (18 km).

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Čkyně, South Bohemian Region
Čkyně, South Bohemian Region, Czechia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Čkyně at a glance

Location
South Bohemian Region, Czechia
Population
about 1,466
Coordinates
49.1150° N, 13.8291° E
Places within 50 km
94 (94 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Čkyně

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Čkyně: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Čkyně, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Čkyně

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Čkyně. The closest is Huťská Hora (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Huťská Hora · viewpoint · okres Klatovy · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Sedlo · viewpoint · okres Klatovy · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Siebensteinkopf · viewpoint · Saxony · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Svatobor · viewpoint · okres Klatovy · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Almberg · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Alzenberg · viewpoint · Lower Bavaria · ~36 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Čkyně

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Čkyně. The closest is Helfenburk (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Čkyně

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Čkyně. The closest is Zábrdská Skála (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Čkyně

40 churches within 100 km of Čkyně. The closest is Sv. Jana Nepomuckého (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Čkyně

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Čkyně. The closest is V. N. Husinec (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • V. N. Husinec · lake · okres Prachatice · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Latschensee · lake · Saxony · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Jelení Jezírko · lake · okres Prachatice · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Rachelsee · lake · Saxony · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Dehtář · lake · okres České Budějovice · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Jezero Laka · lake · okres Klatovy · ~46 km · Must-see

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Museums near Čkyně

16 museums within 100 km of Čkyně. The closest is Prachatické Muzeum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Čkyně

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Čkyně
  2. 17 km Zábrdská Skála · nature spot, okres Prachatice
  3. 5 km V. N. Husinec · lake, okres Prachatice
  4. 14 km Helfenburk · heritage site, okres Strakonice
  5. 32 km Na Volešku · nature spot, okres Klatovy
  6. 3 km Strašínská Jeskyně · cave, okres Klatovy
  7. 21 km Back to Čkyně

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From travellers near Čkyně

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How to reach Čkyně

    All places near Čkyně by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Čkyně by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3488Huťská Hora (26 km)
    Forts & heritage1672Helfenburk (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1341Zábrdská Skála (17 km)
    Churches1640Sv. Jana Nepomuckého (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs727V. N. Husinec (18 km)
    Museums316Prachatické Muzeum (21 km)
    Other attractions37Kašperk (25 km)
    Buddhist sites02Zlatá Koruna Monastery (61 km)
    Caves11Strašínská Jeskyně (21 km)
    Parks11Park Parkán (21 km)
    Waterfalls01Vodopády Sv. Wolfganga (81 km)

    Čkyně: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Čkyně?

    Helfenburk (heritage site, about 16 km), Zábrdská Skála (nature spot, about 17 km), V. N. Husinec (lake, about 18 km), Na Volešku (nature spot, about 19 km), Strašínská Jeskyně (cave, about 21 km), Prachatické Muzeum (museum, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Čkyně?

    94 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Čkyně?

    Huťská Hora, about 26 km by road; Sedlo (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Čkyně?

    Helfenburk, about 16 km by road; Hus - Zřícenina (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Čkyně?

    Zábrdská Skála, about 17 km by road; Na Volešku (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Čkyně?

    Start in Čkyně, visit Zábrdská Skála, then V. N. Husinec, then Helfenburk, then Na Volešku, then Strašínská Jeskyně, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Čkyně?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Čkyně

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Čkyně’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Čkyně on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.