Kokašice – Cultural Heritage, Local History and Cycle Route 2206

Kokašice invites visitors to explore a journey combining local history, castle heritage and active discovery. Kokašice railway station lies on railway line 177 between Plzeň and Bezdružice. At the same time, the local themes range from historic buildings and archaeological traces to cycling and regional traditions.

Historical Traces in Kokašice and Krasíkov

One of the most prominent historical points of reference is the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene. It is the most distinctive landmark on the Krasíkov castle hill. Krasíkov–Švamberk Castle was founded around 1250 and gives the surrounding area a distinctly historic character. Those interested in castles and the history of individual places can take this information into account when planning their own trip without limiting their journey to a single attraction.

The local architecture also tells of past uses. House No. 22 in Kokašice has a half-timbered gable. At the same time, it was part of an old mill dating back at least to the early 19th century. Alongside the history of the castle, this places a specific building at the centre of attention, where the development of the locality can be observed in an illustrative way. Another special testimony is Bavůrkův kříž, a stone atonement cross with a relief of two concentric circles.

Bavůrkův kříž is also associated with a traditional account: Bavůrek of Švamberk is said to have killed the son of the Pilsen burgher Paleček there. This story forms part of the historical tradition of the locality and complements the visible architectural and landscape monuments with a piece of local lore. Mount Čihadlo in Kokašice is classified as a significant archaeological site in category ÚAN I. This gives travellers interested in cultural history and archaeology several different points of connection.

Cycling, Tradition and a Special Time to Travel

Cycle Route No. 2206 passes through Kokašice. If you enjoy exploring your destination by bicycle, you can take this route into account when planning your trip. The traditional Apple Festival offers a different kind of experience: it takes place at Krasíkov on the first Saturday in October. If your stay coincides with this date, you can add this regional event to your travel plans.

Families can also enjoy a specific experience: at Dvůr Krasíkov, families can spend an interesting afternoon with domestic animals and horses. Together with the historical themes, this creates not one uniform sightseeing programme, but a selection of different interests – from castles and local history through archaeology to cycling, animals and regional traditions.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Kokašice, it is worth defining your personal focus first. If culture and history are your priorities, the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, Krasíkov–Švamberk Castle, House No. 22 and Bavůrkův kříž are among the defining themes. For a more active trip, you can consider Cycle Route No. 2206. Families planning an afternoon with animals and horses can include Dvůr Krasíkov in their considerations. This way, you choose your accommodation not only by the name of the place, but according to the kind of stay you would like to create in Kokašice.

You can find further destinations for your own research here: Erpužice, Studanka, Butov, Horní Kozolupy, Kříženec, Sulislav, Olbramov and Písařova Vesce.

For the overarching travel overview: Tachov District.