Štítov brings village history, rural architecture and routes through the area together in a compact setting. A chapel built around 1700 stands in the village square; the ruins of Homberka and Držky are nearby. A yellow-marked hiking trail and cycling route No. 2154 run through Štítov, and the Brdy forests are close by. This offers several starting points when looking for a holiday apartment: you can plan your stay around local history, hiking, cycling or a mix of these interests.

Local History and Castle Ruins

The first written mention of Štítov dates from 1460. In the same year, the village belonged to Litobor z Kolešova. These two details relate to different aspects of the village’s history: its first written mention and its ownership at the time. The ruins of Homberka Castle and Držky Castle are also near Štítov. Homberka is dated to 1263 and Držky to 1287. This makes it possible to consider the two castles in terms of their different historical dates. Štítov and both castle ruins are also associated with legends, offering another way to explore local traditions.

Chapel, Traditions and Recent History

The chapel of Štítov, built around 1700, stands in the village square. It is a small rural masonry church with a hipped roof and a bell tower. It was restored in 2005. The religious building is therefore a distinctive local landmark alongside the nearby castle ruins. Folk traditions also play a part in the village’s cultural history: Masopust, Velikonoce, posvícení and Pěkná are celebrated in Štítov.

The village’s history also includes the Second World War. Štítov was evacuated at that time; after the war, people returned to their homes. This sequence adds a more recent chapter to the older historical references. Anyone interested in the village’s history will find a range of topics: its first written mention, its ownership at the time, architectural history, traditions and the return after the war.

The Brdy Forests and Routes Through Štítov

The Brdy forests are close to Štítov. A yellow-marked hiking trail runs through the village, as does cycling route No. 2154. The two details distinguish the options by mode of travel: the hiking trail is identified by its yellow markings, while the cycling route is identified by its number. If you are planning an outing, check the current route and trail markings before setting off, as route markings may change.

A wayside cross stands at the edge of Štítov, in the direction of Skořice. It complements the chapel in the village square as another local cultural landmark.

Getting There and Finding Accommodation

Štítov lies on a transport route from Rokycany to Příbram. This provides a regional reference point for planning your journey; check the current route for your specific trip. When looking for a holiday apartment in Štítov, a simple consideration can help: do you want your stay to focus on local history, with the chapel and nearby castle ruins, or are walking and cycling routes the priority? A mix of these interests can also help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Discover more destinations: Lhota Pod Radčem, Busovice, Skořice, Příkosice, Skomelno, Liblín, Němčovice, Mýto V Čechách.

Return to the regional travel overview: Okres Rokycany.