Borovy can be explored from several perspectives: sacred architectural history, historic agricultural buildings and trails through the countryside. At its heart is the Late Baroque Chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, which is also the centre of the annual pilgrimage. You can tailor your stay to your interests: those interested in architectural history will find several clearly distinct types of buildings; those who prefer the outdoors can focus on marked walking trails or the regional long-distance cycle route.
Chapel, Granaries and Mill
The Late Baroque Chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is also the centre of the annual pilgrimage. The building brings together architecture and a religious occasion: its style places it in an architectural context, while the pilgrimage describes its role in the town. The architecture and annual pilgrimage thus offer two different ways of approaching the same chapel: through the building itself and its religious significance throughout the year.
Two historic grain granaries known as Špíchary have been preserved in Borovy; one of them has been restored. The Prokop Mill complex offers another perspective on rural architectural history: the main mill building has three storeys, and next to it stands a two-storey flour store dating from 1897. The different buildings can be distinguished by their function and scale: the Špíchary are grain granaries, while the flour store belongs to the mill. Those interested in how rural buildings were used will find several concrete examples here, rather than just a single building.
Memorials in the Townscape
Three memorial plaques on family homes in Borovy commemorate the victims of the Second World War; they are visible from the street. The Borovská lípa is a 19-metre-tall memorial tree in Borovy. Alongside the religious and agricultural buildings, there are also concrete forms of commemoration: plaques and a tree.
Trails and Getting There
For a walking tour, there are forest and farm tracks as well as marked hiking trails that make it possible to explore the countryside. One marked hiking route is 12 km long, starts at Borovy railway station and leads via Mezihoří to Švihov. Check trail conditions before setting out, as they may change. A 2023 KČT route description recommends travelling to Borovy railway station by train. This means the tour has both a named starting point and a recommendation to arrive by rail. Check current train connections before travelling.
Borovy is one of the municipalities along the priority long-distance cycle route CT 38. The route runs from Plzeň via Klatovy and Nýrsko to Železná Ruda. The two route descriptions answer different planning questions: the hiking route is outlined as a 12 km journey with a named start and finish, while the cycle route places Borovy within a regional itinerary. One helps you understand the specific walking tour; the other describes the wider context of the long-distance cycle route.
Discover more destinations: Chocenice, Bolkov, Únětice U Blovic, Týniště, Soběkury, Milínov, Trebcice, Mladý Smolivec
For the regional travel overview: Plzeň-Jih.
