Visitors choosing Pocinovice as a destination can explore several distinct themes: Choden history, religious architecture, pilgrimage and an excursion route to the Jezvinec Nature Reserve. The town lies in the foothills of the Bohemian Forest, bringing together local history and a rural landscape. This range makes it easy to choose a theme without prescribing a fixed itinerary.
Choden History and Landscape
Once a privileged village of the Chodové of Domažlice, Pocinovice was first mentioned in 1325. The year and the village’s former status provide two concrete points of reference for its history. The surroundings in the foothills of the Bohemian Forest are predominantly agricultural and wooded. The history of the town and the character of its surroundings therefore stand as distinct themes: one is connected with its Choden heritage, the other with fields and forests. Traditional rural farmsteads, often built using timber framing, have also been preserved in Pocinovice.
St. Anne’s Church: Late Baroque Architecture
St. Anne’s Church is a defining landmark of Pocinovice and a late Baroque building. Its tower is topped by an onion dome, which transitions at the top into an octagonal lantern. The style and the shape of the tower offer two distinct ways to describe the church: Late Baroque identifies its architectural period, while the onion dome and lantern describe the tower’s distinctive profile. For travellers interested in architectural forms, this transition is a particularly striking detail. The church thus represents a clearly defined theme, distinct from Choden history and pilgrimage.
Dobrá Voda: Pilgrimage and Spring
Another religious destination is the Dobrá Voda pilgrimage site near Pocinovice. Dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, it comprises a main chapel and a smaller chapel with a constantly flowing spring. Pilgrims and tourists visit it throughout the year. Its dedication defines its spiritual significance, while the chapels and spring give the site its distinctive character. Compared with St. Anne’s Church, the focus shifts from late Baroque architecture and the tower’s profile to pilgrimage and the site’s several features.
Excursion Route and Practical Planning
An excursion route leads from Pocinovice via Orlovice and Orlovická Hora (Zlatá jáma) to the Jezvinec Nature Reserve. Rather than focusing on a single landmark, it follows a series of stops, with a protected area as its destination. This sequence gives your excursion planning a concrete framework; however, the route’s detailed conditions may change. Check the latest conditions before setting out, especially if you plan to make the route a central part of your itinerary. This makes it easy to distinguish this excursion option from choosing between St. Anne’s Church and the pilgrimage site.
A schedule has been published for the multifunctional sports facility in Pocinovice. If you would like to include the facility in your plans, check the schedule in advance, as it may change.
For an overview of the wider area: Domažlice District.
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