Chodov U Domažlic combines its location on the slopes of the Český les with the natural surroundings of Čerchov and cultural and historical points of interest in the village. This gives you two distinct priorities when planning your trip: spending time in the countryside hiking or cycling, and exploring local history. The Čerchovské hvozdy Nature Reserve also includes the cadastral area of Chodov u Domažlic. If you are looking for accommodation, you can start by asking yourself whether nature or local history will play a greater role in your stay.
Landscape between the slopes and Čerchov
Chodov lies on the slope of the Český les ridge, below the monument to Jindřich Šimon Baar at Výhledy. The cadastral area of Chodov includes Čerchov, at 1,042 metres the highest mountain in the Český les. The slope describes the village’s location; Čerchov complements it as a landmark within the cadastral area.
The countryside around Chodov is ideal for hiking and cycling. In the nature reserve, public access is permitted only on marked trails; follow the current signs there.
At Chodovské skály, there is a wooden shelter with benches and a view of the summit of Čerchov. The benches offer a place to sit; from the rocks, the view takes in the same mountain identified as the highest in the Český les. Alongside the general description of the landscape, this gives you a specific place to sit and a named viewpoint.
Cultural history in the village
Among the sights in Chodov is the Chapel of St John the Baptist (sv. Jana Křtitele). It dates from around the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. The monument to Master Jan Hus is also a sight, and two houses in Chodov are designated cultural heritage monuments. For travellers interested in culture, these offer several points of interest: a chapel with a specified historical period, a named monument and houses with cultural heritage designation.
Chodov’s history is linked to the Chodové, border guards, and their uprising from 1692 to 1695. This connection adds a historical perspective to the architectural sights: the focus is on the Chodové in their role as border guards and on the uprising’s specific dates. Buildings and a defined period of history therefore offer different perspectives on Chodov.
Plan your stay
When looking for a holiday apartment, you can use this to set a practical priority: would you like hiking and cycling in the countryside to shape your stay, or are you more interested in the village’s buildings and history? In the first case, the marked trails in the nature reserve are an important point to consider; in the second, you can focus on the chapel, monument and history of the Chodové as distinct themes.
Discover more destinations: Vlkanov, Domažlice, Osvračín, Čečovice, Horní Kamenice, Chrastavice, Pivon, Nevolice.
For the broader travel overview: Domažlice District.
