Louňovice pod Blaníkem (German: Launiowitz) is a market town in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

Louňovice pod Blaníkem consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2] Louňovice pod Blaníkem is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Benešov and 52 km (32 mi) southeast of Prague.

The highest point is the mountain of Velký Blaník at 638 m (2,093 ft) above sea level, notable as the object of one of the most popular national legends.

The then-owner of Louňovice Oldřich Skuhrovský had built a Renassaince fortress in the second half of the 16th century.

[7] The most popular tourist destination is the mountain Velký Blaník with an observation tower on its top.