A wooded hill, a Baroque chapel and a nature trail featuring themes from nature and history offer different ways to enjoy a stay in Litohlavy. You can plan your trip around an event or focus on walking routes and architectural history. To choose a holiday apartment, it helps to decide first when you want to travel and what you would like to do there.
The Chapel and Vršíček
South of Litohlavy, the Baroque Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary stands on Vršíček. It was built between 1744 and 1747 in gratitude for Rokycany having been spared a plague epidemic. The wooded Vršíček lies within the territory of Litohlavy and is 441 metres high. The chapel and hill thus bring together a specific historical event and a landmark in the local landscape.
The approach to the chapel from the east follows a serpentine path laid out in 1890 or a stone staircase. The main staircase has 77 steps, followed by an older, straight stone staircase with 7 steps. These details help you understand the two access options and the climb. Local conditions may change, so check access before your visit.
Events Throughout the Year
The Vršíčková pilgrimage takes place on the first Sunday in July and is a recurring local tradition. Another annual event is “Rozloučení s prázdninami” (“Farewell to the Holidays”) in August. It is held in the public square at Lomeček and at the TJ Litohlavy z.s. sports complex. If one of these occasions is the main reason for your trip, check the specific event date in advance.
Concerts at the chapel are also among Litohlavy’s traditional cultural and social events. Together with the pilgrimage, they offer a different reason to visit than a stay focused mainly on walks or cycling. The July and August dates are not interchangeable: what matters is which festival or venue fits your travel plans.
Rural Architecture and the Nature Trail
The farmstead at No. 11 is part of Litohlavy’s rural architectural heritage. It includes a granary, a boundary wall with a gate and a smaller gateway, a barn and farm buildings. Its individual elements show how varied a farmstead can be: alongside the residential and working areas, the granary, barn and boundary structures shape the ensemble.
For a longer excursion, consider the Kokotské rybníky nature trail as a separate part of your plans. The circular route is 9 kilometres long and has 11 stops with information boards about the nature and history of the pond area. It runs between Smědčice and Litohlavy, northeast of Plzeň, and is accessible on foot and by bicycle. The circular route starts and ends at the swimming pool in Nová Huť near Dýšina, where parking is available. These details can help you decide whether the route fits into your day’s plans.
Cycling and Planning Your Stay
Two cycling connections should be distinguished from the nature trail. A cycling tour described by KČT starts at Rokycany railway station, passes through Litohlavy towards Smědčice and continues to the Kokotské rybníky ponds. Litohlavy is listed as a refreshment stop on this tour. Cycle route No. 2153 runs through the northern part of Litohlavy to Smědčice; check the current signs along the route.
You can choose from several reasons to visit: the chapel and its history, recurring events, or the nature trail and cycling routes. When looking for a holiday apartment in Litohlavy, first match your travel dates to the activities you’re interested in. If you’re planning to attend an event, the specific date matters; for a cycling trip, local route signs are another practical point of reference.
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For the broader travel overview: Rokycany District.
