Vokov can be explored from several different perspectives: the layout of the village, its history, the course of the river through the municipal area, and routes that pass through the village. Vokov and its entire surrounding area lie on the old Želivská stezka trade route. Since the early Middle Ages, it connected the Bohemian Basin with the Austrian Danube region. This allows you to combine local history with your own route choices when planning, without treating the different paths as a single network of routes.
Village History and Chapel
Vokov is considered a long, valley-row village dating from the colonization period of the 13th and 14th centuries. The term draws attention to the settlement’s layout; the Želivská stezka adds a historical connection between two large regions to this perspective.
Vokov’s chapel stands in the village square. This small folk religious building has a square ground plan, a shingle-covered hipped roof and a bell turret. The chapel is dated to 1800, has been a protected monument since 1958, and is listed under registration number 29106/3-3157. The dates refer to different things: 1800 is the date assigned to the building, while 1958 marks the start of its protected status.
Another historical trace leads back to the 14th century: Oldřich Tluksa of Vokov is mentioned for the years 1376 to 1386. There may have been a manor house in Vokov, but its location has never been identified. To understand the village, it is worth distinguishing this possible estate from the actual chapel in the village square.
The Bělá in the Municipal Area
The Bělá crosses the eastern part of the municipal area from south to north. A flood zone, including an active zone, has been designated for this section; the Bělá then flows into the Želivka. The river course offers a different view of Vokov from the village square and settlement layout: here, the focus is on the geography of the municipal area, the direction of the flow, and the water’s onward course.
Comparing the Circular Route and Riding Route
The 31.1-kilometre Pelhřimovský prstýnek circular route runs from Pelhřimov through Starý Pelhřimov, Myslotín, Vokov, Nemojov, Putimov and Radňov, returning to Pelhřimov. The sequence of stops makes clear that Vokov is part of a longer circular route. The 92-kilometre Litohošť–Sosnový les riding route also passes through Vokov. This gives you a choice of two different types of route with significantly different lengths.
The lengths help you gauge the scope of each route, while the names also distinguish a circular route from a riding route. Check local trail conditions before setting out. If you are planning a stay, you can first decide which route suits your plans rather than treating both as equivalent alternatives.
Plan Your Journey and Accommodation
For the period from 2022 to 2026, regional bus route 281 was listed in a transport plan as running between Střítež – Božejov – Libkova Voda – Vokov – Pelhřimov. The plan’s data is dated 15 June 2021. Check the current timetable before travelling by bus.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay in Vokov, you can tailor your choice to your interests: are you most interested in the chapel and local history, the river course, or planning one of the routes that pass through Vokov? The answers lead to different planning considerations: for the routes, these include distance and current conditions; for a bus journey, the valid timetable.
Discover more destinations: Vitice, Pelhrimov, Bystrá, Zajíčkov, Horní Ves, Bratřice, Betlem, Staré Bříště
For the broader travel overview: Pelhřimov District.
