Nature
The deeply incised Sázava Valley near Pikovice is predominantly covered by spruce forests, with fir, oak and scree forests in places. On the right bank of the Sázava below the railway line stands Pikovická jehla, a distinctive, clearly visible tower-shaped rock with a cross at its summit. Its valley wall is 45 m high; the rock is complemented by a short upper northern wall.
Culture
The section of the Sázava between Pikovice and Žampach is known as the “Golden Canyon”. The name was coined by the tramp and writer Bob Hurikán, inspired by the area’s scenic beauty.
At the “Dvě pamětní desky v Pikovicích” memorial site, two commemorative plaques are set into the rock beside the red-marked path at the beginning of the Posázavská Trail. Every September, a country festival is held at the riverside campsite in Pikovice, commemorating the area’s rich tramp history.
Places
Pikovice is home to the Tábořiště Pikovice campsite. Pikovický přístav is listed in Pikovice as a refreshment facility.
Further destinations: Vestec, Hradistko, Psáry, Stechovice, Měchenice, Březová-Oleško, Jílové U Prahy, Zvole U Prahy.
