The Chapel of Saint Wenceslas, a stone war memorial and a tourist route give Drevníky several distinct points of interest. The nearby Slapy Reservoir adds waterside leisure activities to these local and walking-related attractions. This offers a choice of different focuses: culture, outdoor activities and watersports.

Early traces and first mention

The first written mention of Drevníky dates back to 1348. At the time, the village was recorded under the historical form “Dřevník” in the Archbishop's domain of Příbram. Archaeological finds provide evidence of much earlier settlement: in the 6th century BC, Drevníky was a settlement and colonisation centre of the Knovíz culture. The two dates refer to different historical evidence: 1348 is the first written mention, while the finds attest to a prehistoric settlement. Those interested in the village's history can thus consider the written record and the archaeological evidence separately.

Chapel and war memorial

One notable local landmark is the Chapel of Saint Wenceslas. Regular services are not held in the chapel; ask locally about any occasional services. Directly beside it stands a stone memorial to the soldiers from Drevníky and Slovanská Lhota who fell in the First World War. The dedication commemorates people from two communities, linking Drevníky with Slovanská Lhota. The chapel and memorial point to different themes: the village's religious heritage and remembrance of those who fell in the First World War.

Route and landscape

The Hříměždice–Homole–Hranice–Strž tourist route also passes through the municipality of Drevníky. If you plan to follow the route, check the current signage before setting out. It offers a separate option for planning a walk, while the chapel and memorial are local cultural landmarks. Picturesque forests lie near Drevníky and are considered a well-known paradise for mushroom picking. There is also a commemorative tree in the village square. It is a single point of interest, while the forests form part of the surrounding landscape. When planning your visit, you can distinguish between these different locations.

The Slapy Reservoir as a separate focus

Drevníky lies about 3 km west of the Slapy Reservoir. The reservoir area offers swimming, watersports, beach recreation, viewpoints and boat trips. These activities offer a different focus from the local historical landmarks and the route through the municipality. Check current access and services before your trip. If you would like to include water or beach activities as well as village history and walks, you can treat the reservoir as a separate focus of your trip.

Discover more destinations: Nestrašovice, Počepice, Mašov, Hvožďany, Nedrahovice, Svaté Pole, Hrimezdice, Lhota U Příbramě

For the overview of the wider area: Okres Příbram.