Lašovice: Landscape, Cycling Routes and Culture in Křivoklátsko

Lašovice combines a documented local history with a landscape where waterways, fields, forests and signposted paths lie close together. This creates a destination where you can enjoy both quiet discoveries and active days: you can learn about the area's history, cycle through the region or follow a hiking trail to the edge of the village.

Landscape between the Stream, Fields and Forests

The Lašovický Stream flows through the eastern part of Lašovice and joins the Rakovnický Stream near the railway station. Within the territory of Lašovice, the stream and the road between Pavlíkov and Pustověty form the boundary of the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area. The surrounding countryside is used intensively for agriculture; towards the valley of the Rakovnický Stream, the forested areas increase. In the predominantly agricultural surroundings, open areas are most prominent, while towards the valley the proportion of forest increases. This allows you to experience the surroundings differently by the stream, at the edge of the protected area and where it transitions into the valley. These differences give a walk or cycle ride various landscape highlights without requiring a specific route or walking time.

Cycling and Hiking around Lašovice

Several documented starting points are available for cycling trips. Cycling Route No. 303 between Rakovník and Křivoklát is part of the Berounka–Střela Greenway. A cycling trip along the Rakovnický Stream also passes through Lašovice, while Cycling Route No. 0046 runs through the area around the village. This allows you to distinguish between a regional connection, a trip associated with the watercourse and a route in the Lašovice area. A red-marked KČT hiking trail reaches the edge of Lašovice. The different routes and trail layouts help you tailor your planning to your preferred focus without requiring distances or walking times.

Historical Traces in the Village

Lašovice was first mentioned in writing in 1143; at that time, the village was recorded as property of Strahov Premonstratensian Monastery. The visible landmarks include a Baroque stone statue of Saint John of Nepomuk from the 18th century, which stands beside a country road in Lašovice. The same statue is located approximately 180 m west of the edge of the village on the road to Všetaty and is registered as an immovable cultural monument under registration number 22671/22674. The exterior area, including the roof of the Lašovice bell tower, has also been repaired. A preserved log barn also stands at house number 12. The historical points of interest are thus located at the edge of the village, beside a country road and within the village itself. You can combine the local history with a drive or a walk without limiting your stay to a single sightseeing spot.

Lašovice as a Base for Planning Your Trip

When choosing accommodation in Lašovice, you can first decide whether cycling, hiking, the landscape or local history should be the focus of your stay. Lašovice railway station is integrated into the public transport system, providing a specific reference point for planning your arrival and departure. For further orientation, you can also compare Panoší Újezd, Drahouš, Rynholec, Karlova Ves, Jesenice U Rakovníka, Mšec, Pavlíkov and Malinová.

For the broader travel overview: Rakovník District.