Mokrovraty – Forests, Trails and Traces of History

Mokrovraty is a destination for anyone who would like to combine nature and local history. Dense forests, a marked hiking trail and the district of Pouště come together here with the history of mills, chapels and settlements. The landscape also features distinctive landmarks that allow you to make a clear selection when planning a varied stay: you can focus on outdoor activities and the forest, or discover historical traces around Mokrovraty.

Forests, Hiking Trail and Protected Landscape

Dense forests lie near Mokrovraty. They offer opportunities for active recreation as well as for collecting mushrooms and other forest fruits. A marked hiking trail also passes through Mokrovraty. Another special landscape feature is formed by the regional biocenters Holcovská and Kazatelna, which extend into the district of Pouště in Mokrovraty. Those looking for nature experiences when planning a trip will therefore find several different themes here: forests, marked trails and natural areas can be considered as separate focal points without local history having to fade into the background.

Historical Traces in Mokrovraty and Pouště

A striking example of the history of the surrounding area is Plechhamer Mill. It was built in 1707 in the picturesque valley of the Kocába River near the former settlement of Pustiny, which was later renamed Pouště. The Plechhamerský twin pond was located by the mill and disappeared in 1941. The Chapel of St. John the Baptist is also located in Mokrovraty, Pouště.

The former Královská stolice hunting preserve also reaches into the history of the locality: it extended as far as Mokrovraty. Remains of the pillars of its original enclosure from 1766 have survived to this day. The central pavilion of the former preserve was made of birch trunks and has since been restored in a different form. These sites are suitable for planning a trip in which not only a single building but also the historical development of various places and structures is of interest.

Information for Planning

Mokrovraty offers several documented reference points for planning your journey and visit. The Mokrovraty station is located on the single-track branch line Praha-Vršovice–Praha-Bráník–Měchenice–Dobříš. Mokrovraty has bus stops on road II/114; public transport is provided by buses, supplemented by rail services.

Another prominent point is the remains of the furnace. They form the summit of a 393 m high, isolated hill halfway between the Mokrovraty railway stop and Dolní Tušimský Pond. The remains of this furnace are considered to be the only ones in the wider surrounding area.

Further Places for Comparison

If you would like to compare Mokrovraty with other destinations, you can also include Chouzava, Solenice, Narysov, Zduchovice, Prčice, Cetyně, Vševily and Občov in your travel planning.

For the higher-level travel overview: Příbram District.