Lestkov lies 11 km east of Planá on the road to Konstantinovy Lázně. Local history, St. Procopius Church and protected nature shape the themes you can explore here. For planning an outing, the Kosí potok educational trail offers a clear point of reference: it is 8 km long and has 13 stops.
Local History and Historical Traces
The first written record of Lestkov dates from 1257. Later, the village was granted the right to brew beer in 1524 and permission to hold two annual markets in 1527. These dates offer a glimpse into different chapters of local history: they point to Lestkov’s written record and to rights and permissions granted in the past.
A prominent landmark in the village is St. Procopius Church. It stands on a slightly raised hill on the southwest side of the elongated village square. Medieval masonry has been preserved at the corners of its tower. During repair work, the church was almost entirely remodelled in the Baroque style. Restoration work began in 2003; today, the building is fully roofed. The structure therefore reveals traces of different periods: medieval masonry, Baroque alterations and later restoration.
The statue of St. Anthony of Padua is also designated as a protected monument. A granary is part of the protected rural property at No. 84. Together with the church, these monuments add to the picture of Lestkov’s architectural and historical character.
Wet Meadow and Protected Landscape
The U rybníčků Nature Reserve covers 9.86 hectares in the cadastral area of Lestkov. It protects a wet meadow with typical communities and populations of specially protected plant species. Thus, in Lestkov, attention extends beyond the area of the reserve itself to the distinctive nature of the habitat it protects.
The Nature Park Hadovka has a different geographical scope: it covers the eastern part of Lestkov’s cadastral area. A protected wild service tree also grows in the valley of the Kosí potok. These details relate to different scales—a designated nature reserve, part of the cadastral area and a single protected tree. Anyone interested in nature and landscape will find several concrete features here that help put Lestkov’s surroundings into context.
Along the Kosí potok Educational Trail
For planning purposes, the Kosí potok educational trail combines a clearly defined distance with several stops: there are 13 stops along its 8 km route. The first stop is near the former settlement of Caltov, on the road from Planá to Lestkov. Describing it as a former settlement preserves the historical context of the place.
Along the way, the trail passes the remains of several mills. The only surviving complex is a former paper mill below Kořen. In addition to its stated length, the route therefore offers a connection to the Kosí potok’s former uses.
Which focus suits your stay?
If you are looking for a holiday rental in Lestkov, the local attractions can help you choose your destination: in the village, the church, village square and historical monuments take centre stage; for a longer walk with several stops, the Kosí potok educational trail offers a focus of its own. The trail’s 8 km route is distinct from exploring individual buildings and protected natural areas. You can therefore plan your visit according to whether you are more interested in local history and architecture or in a designated route and its mill remains.
Discover more destinations: Zadní Chodov, Kostelec U Stříbra, Tisová, Lesná, Přimda, Stříbro, Kladruby U Stříbra, Kšice.
For the overview of the wider area: Okres Tachov.
