The Church of St Peter and St Paul is mentioned in Řevničov as early as 1352; a hike from the railway station to the Prameny Klíčavy springs and back covers a total of 9 kilometres. Local history and a clearly defined route therefore offer different focal points. The picture is complemented by historical festivals, a cycling route and the railway line between Prague and Rakovník. When planning, you can weigh up a date-specific event, time outdoors and travel by public transport.

Village history and buildings

The founding of Řevničov dates back to a charter signed by John of Luxembourg on 4 November 1325 in Münnerstadt, Bavaria. The Church of St Peter and St Paul is mentioned as early as 1352 and was later rebuilt in a late Baroque style. The historic village square has survived to this day. The Chapel of St Anne dates from 1830. Oličova Vila (house no. 138) is architecturally distinctive and built from hand-worked Džbán marlstone. The buildings thus offer points of reference ranging from the village’s early history and sacred architecture to a specifically named building material.

Festivals on different dates

Řevničovské posvícení is held every year on the third Sunday in October. Řevničovská pouť is celebrated on the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul; its exact date shifts with the calendar. For travel planning, these provide two different date markers: for posvícení, it is a fixed Sunday in October; for the pilgrimage fair, it is the movable feast day. If you would like to plan your trip around either event, check the date for the relevant year.

Hike and spring area

The hike from Řevničov railway station to the Prameny Klíčavy springs and back follows marked trails almost throughout and is 9 km in total. The Prameny Klíčavy nature reserve lies 500 metres south of the station. In the Křivoklátsko region, PR Prameny Klíčavy is the only mire spring site of its kind. The 9 km refers to the entire return hike, while the 500 metres indicates the reserve’s location south of the station. There are also marked hiking trails in the area around Řevničov.

Cycling route and distance

Cycling route 8192 is 20.6 km long and ends at a trail junction below Malý Louštín in Řevničov. An older official classification describes it as easy; assessments of difficulty can be subjective. Check local signs for possible changes. There are also marked cycling routes of regional importance in the area. In terms of distance, the cycling route is longer than the 9 km hike; however, the figures relate to different activities.

Rail and public transport

Railway line No. 120 between Prague and Rakovník runs through Řevničov. There is a railway station in the area of the Řevničov sawmill. Public transport serves seven stops in both directions. For specific departures and connections, check the timetable for your travel date. This lets you include rail travel in your plans and then choose between a historical event, the hike and the cycling route as your main focus.

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