Skapce can be discovered from two specific perspectives: through the Baroque architectural history surrounding the Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice and through Cycle Route 2209. The church is visible from afar and serves as a distinctive landmark in the surrounding area. The history of the village and the route’s sequence of places offer different focuses for your stay: architecture and historical context on the one hand, and a longer bike ride on the other.

Church and rectory: a historical focus

Today’s Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice in Skapce is the result of a Baroque renovation under Kladruby Abbot Amand Streer. With its frescoes and valuable period furnishings, it is one of the most important Baroque buildings in the Tachov area. The painter J. Kramolín completed the interior decoration in 1788. These details connect the building’s history with a specific artist and a precise year.

Skapce is first mentioned in 1115 in the founding charter of Kladruby Monastery. The monastery owned the village until its dissolution in 1785. The dates mark different historical milestones: 1115 for the first mention, 1785 for the end of the ownership relationship, and 1788 for the completion of the church’s interior decoration. This makes it possible to distinguish the history of the village from the church’s later architectural history.

Next to the church stands the rectory, built around 1720. Until the dissolution of Kladruby Monastery, it served as a summer residence for the abbots. Together with the neighboring church, this high-quality Baroque building forms a valuable historical ensemble. The two buildings therefore share a physical setting, while the recorded details shed light on different aspects of their history: the rectory’s construction date and its former use.

Another monument in Skapce

The wayside shrine “Boží muka” dates from 1694. Its components include a granite base and shaft, a chapel-like upper section, and a stone cross. This gives it a different architectural character from the church, with its frescoes and period interior furnishings. Those interested in architectural history can consider these different forms of religious design side by side, without treating them as a single building ensemble.

Cycle route and travel

Cycle Route 2209 follows the 13-kilometer route Prostiboř–Zhoř–Skapce–Nedražice. Skapce therefore lies in the stated sequence of places between Zhoř and Nedražice; the 13 kilometers refers to the entire route, not just the section near Skapce. If you include the route in your plans, take its total length into account and check the route conditions before setting off.

For bus travel, a timetable accessed on August 25, 2026 lists route 490739 via Stříbro, Kostelec, Skapce, and Zhoř. The sequence of stops provides a guide, but does not replace checking the timetable for your travel date: services and route details may change. Therefore, check the current timetable before you travel.

Choose your focus

A trip to Skapce can cater to a range of interests. Those especially interested in architectural history can explore the church, rectory, and wayside shrine. For planning a cycling trip, the complete sequence of places on Route 2209 and its total length are key. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for your trip, you can first decide which of these focuses you would like to shape your stay; then check the timetable or route details relevant to your specific plans.

Discover more destinations: Třemešné, Olbramov, Horní Kozolupy, Butov, Zhoř, Konstantinovy Lázne, Sulislav, Kšice

See the overview of the wider travel area: Okres Tachov.