English Park - Zámecký park 603

Wonderful place for a walk. I'm looking forward to going there again. You can easily park near the entrance.

The Dobris or English park, located near the castle, has been a protected natural monument since 2013. The total area of ​​the park is 37.15 hectares. The reason for including this area in the protected area is the distribution of the brown bug, as well as communities of Hercynian oak forests, rubble forests, Central European basophilic oak forests, dry acidophilic oak forests, acidophilic dry meadows and wet meadows. Initially, a pheasant hunting ground for the local nobility was located here. The park itself was arranged later with the abolition of the pheasant. Unfortunately, the exact date of foundation of the English park is unknown, but according to the surviving color painting, Hell. L. Stochka can conclude that it was created before 1815. Initially, a fairly extensive network of paths was laid here, along which it was possible to drive a wagon, some of which have survived to this day. One of them is the road leading from the park to Stara Huta across the Devil's Bridge, which was built in 1864. The name of the bridge is associated with the legend of a shoemaker who had to deliver shoes to Dobříš Castle on time. However, his path was suddenly blocked by a flooded stream running from the western side of the park. The devil appeared before the shoemaker to help him overcome an obstacle - a tree that had fallen on the bridge. Local historians believe that the bridge got its name because of its black color. The bridge passed over a stream, which also housed a mill on the east side of the castle. Over time, the stream itself dried up, and the mill and the buildings adjacent to it completely collapsed. At the end of the 19th century, active landscaping work began in the park: linden and chestnut alleys were planted, a small lake with an artificial waterfall and a fountain was built. During the establishment of the communist regime, Dobříš Castle, including the adjacent park, was confiscated from the original owners of Colloredo-Mansfeld and returned in 1989. Since 1995, the English park has been managed by the city of Dobříš and is a popular recreation area for local residents.

Dobříš Castle and its English Park. For some, just a forest park ... for me, the pearl of the Dobříš region. Originally fenced manor pheasantry with an area of ​​about 29 hectares. Before 1816, it was transformed into a natural landscape park. Observation platforms, artificial caves, wells and paths suitable for carriages were built in it. Yes, there are beautiful caves. The main path led to the Devil's Bridge built of slag, ie waste from the smelter in Stará Huť. There are many legends associated with this mysterious place. It is said that a once poor shoemaker met a devil here. The Devil's Bridge alone is worth it, especially in the colorful autumn. He is hidden in the woods and probably no D4 user knows that he is driving approx. 80 meters from such splendor. The English Park is an ideal place to relax for families with children and for strolls. There are also aviaries with handicapped animals from the Hrachov u Sedlčan rescue station in the park. A short stop at the aviary will surely please not only small visitors. Pets are allowed in the park. Cyclists are not allowed. English Park is open all year round, parking right in front of the entrance to English Park.

A beautiful nature park that directly encourages walks. You can park very well at the park. The park is ideal for family walks. I recommend.