Stašov combines a gently sloping hillside above the valley of the Červený potok with a local history dating back to its first recorded mention in 1085. The town lies in the northeastern part of the Hořovická pahorkatina. Other features include the historic nail-smithing craft, several former lime kiln sites, memorials and a cycle route that lists Stašov at kilometre 6. If you want to balance landscape and local history when planning a stay, you will find a range of points of interest here.
Hillside Setting and Landscape
The slope on which Stašov lies is gentle and open to the north and west, with the valley of the Červený potok below. Together, the slope, its aspect and its relationship to the valley give a clear picture of the immediate landscape. Its location in the northeastern part of the Hořovická pahorkatina places it within a broader landscape region. Two scales of setting therefore come together: the position above the valley and its place within a landscape region.
When choosing a destination, you can consider whether to focus first on the terrain or on the broader regional context. Both details describe Stašov’s location, but at different levels: the hillside refers to the local topography, while the Hořovická pahorkatina provides the wider landscape setting.
From the First Mention to Local Craft
Stašov’s first recorded mention is dated to 1085. In the document, Bohemian King Vratislav II donated the villages of Stašov and Žíňany near Benešov to Ostrov Monastery. The record connects Stašov with a specific donation and also names the other places associated with this historical event.
A much later chapter is the nail-smithing craft, known in Czech as cvočkařství From the late 18th century to the first half of the 19th century, it was one of Stašov’s main sources of income. Nail smiths were itinerant blacksmiths who sold iron goods. This subject therefore links the local history of livelihoods with a mobile way of working: the craft was important in Stašov, while the smiths travelled from place to place.
Historic lime kilns stood at several locations in Stašov, including at the junction of the road from Stašov and the Zdice–Příbram road, in the Cikoška area, and below the railway line. Unlike the itinerant nail-smithing craft, the kilns point to several locally named historic sites. This makes it possible to distinguish two different aspects of the past: a mobile occupation and the history of lime kilns at different locations.
Memorials and Event Information
The memorial to those who fell in the First World War was ceremonially unveiled in Stašov on 28 October 1926; around 500 people attended the ceremony. The Husův balvan commemorates a different occasion: it was unveiled as part of celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s independence, and the year 1928 was carved into the stone. The two historical references differ in what they commemorate: one honours those who fell in the First World War, while the other celebrates the country’s independence.
The Staročeské máje is considered a traditional and very popular event in Stašov. In 2026, Pálení čarodějnic was planned to take place at the TJ Stašov sports grounds for operational reasons. When planning, it is important to note the difference in timing: the first detail describes the significance of the Staročeské máje, while the second concerns a specific plan for 2026.
Stašov on the Cycle Route
Cycling is another point of interest: Stašov is listed at kilometre 6 on cycle route No. 0007 from Lochovice to Zdice. Alongside its landscape and historical attractions, this provides a specific route name, two endpoints and a kilometre marker for orientation. The cycle route can therefore be considered as a separate factor when choosing a destination.
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