A former schoolhouse, now used as the municipal office, offers a striking introduction to the history of Kunějovice. The building at No. 28 is protected as an immovable cultural monument under registration number 106087. Other highlights include the “old” château, St. Anne’s Chapel, a cycling route and a predominantly agricultural landscape. These topics give you concrete starting points for planning: historic buildings, outdoor activities and the landscape of the municipality.
Building History and Historical Dates
Kunějovice is documented in written records from 1269, when Miloslav of Kunějovice was mentioned. The “old” château was built in the 1690s, and St. Anne’s Chapel was consecrated on 25 July 1937. These dates refer to different historical events: the written mention in 1269, the château’s construction in the 1690s and the chapel’s consecration in 1937. This allows you to distinguish an early written mention from specific construction and consecration events, rather than treating all three dates as the same kind of historical evidence.
Nekmíř Castle is located in the neighbouring municipality of Nekmíř. Its history begins with a 14th-century fortress, which was later converted into a château. The building is designated a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, and its current condition is considered critical. Compared with the “old” château in Kunějovice, built in the 1690s, the building history in Nekmíř began considerably earlier.
Landscape and Routes
Kunějovice’s landscape is predominantly agricultural: arable land covers 70 percent of the area, while forests are found at the edges of the municipality. The Nekmířský stream runs through the area. Kunějovice-jih is designated as a notable viewpoint in the landscape. Arable land, forests at the edges and the course of the stream show different aspects of the surroundings and give a clear picture of their rural character.
The 60-kilometre “Plaské údolí” cycling route runs through Kunějovice between Dvůr Slatina and Lhotka. A municipal planning document from 2025 also shows a blue-marked hiking trail. It runs from the southern edge of the area via road III/2046 into the municipality of Kunějovice, then heads north into a forest complex, where it leaves the area. The two routes have different features: the cycling route is described by its total length and the places it passes through, while the hiking trail is identified by its blue markings and northbound course.
Getting There and Nearby
Kunějovice is currently accessible by bus. Check the timetable before travelling so you can plan your journey around the current service. Nearby is the Hracholusky Reservoir, which is mentioned as a bathing area. This means your plans can include not only local history and routes, but also bus travel and a body of water in the surrounding area.
Discover more destinations: Koryta, Čerňovice, Lochousice, Trnová, Krašovice, Bdeneves, Pastuchovice, Horní Bělá
Go to the overview of the wider travel area: Plzeň-Sever District.
