Chodouň on the Litavka: Landscape and Culture

Chodouň brings together river landscapes, wooded elevations and local culture in a compact area. The village lies on the banks of the Litavka; the river flows through Chodouň and divides the village into two parts. Situated below the wooded hill of Studený, the municipality offers a special setting for travellers who want to discover not only the landscape but also history and regional features.

River and Wooded Hills

The Litavka is a defining feature of Chodouň. Its location within the village is not only geographically notable, but also helps with orientation: Chodouň extends on both sides of the river. The surrounding landscape also includes the wooded hill of Na studeném. It lies partly within the cadastral area of Chodouň and is 418 metres high. The village also lies below the wooded hill of Studený. The two names should not be confused, as they refer to different landscape landmarks.

Local History and Musical Heritage

The first written reference to Chodouň dates from 1271; at that time, the village belonged to the Žebrák estate. The composer Josef Poncar, who was born in Chodouň, is part of its musical heritage. A commemorative plaque is located on his birthplace. Poncar also composed the Chodouňská polka. In addition to its landscape, Chodouň therefore has a musical memory directly connected with the village. The plaque and the polka provide two different points of connection to the village’s history: a visible place and a work that bears the name Chodouň.

Distinctive Impressions in Chodouň

One of the notable buildings is the pseudo-Romanesque Chapel of St. Ludmila in Chodouň. Its unusual appearance makes it a distinctive part of the village’s character. Another form of discovery is offered by Levandulové údolí at Chodouň 276: admission includes a themed trail designed according to the current month. This monthly changing design gives the visit a shifting thematic focus, without requiring a uniform experience. The chapel and the themed trail thus provide two different points of emphasis: one shapes the village landscape, while the other gives the visit a thematic structure.

Chodouň as a Base for Trip Planning

Anyone choosing accommodation in Chodouň is opting for a place where nature, local history and cultural details can be combined. The stops are also relevant when planning a visit around Levandulové údolí: the nearest stops for Levandulové údolí are located in Chodouň and in Zdice at the railway station; both are 1.5 kilometres away on foot. The distance makes the walk an integral part of planning the visit. Anyone wishing to combine this place with the themed trail can therefore take the route into account when scheduling the day.

Other Local Pages in the Wider Area

For further orientation, Praskolesy, Skřipel, Korno, Hudlice, Beraun, Kotopeky, Tmaň and Svatý Jan Pod Skalou are also available.

To the wider travel overview: Beroun District.