Pnovany-Rajov at the Hracholusky Reservoir

The Hracholusky Reservoir is part of the surrounding landscape and a place for recreation. In the area around the Hracholusky Reservoir, the body of water is part of the Mže 4 fishing grounds; fishing is possible there around the clock. In the Rájov recreational area at the Hracholusky Reservoir, a campground operates during the summer season. If you are looking for accommodation in Pnovany-Rajov, you can therefore first decide whether the lake, paths through the landscape or historical sites should be the focus of your stay.

Paths, bridge and nature trail

In the vicinity of Rájov, the Pňovany railway bridge is 210 metres long and can be crossed by pedestrians and cyclists. From the railway station, a yellow-marked hiking trail leads through a wooded area to Nýřany. The Lesní naučná stezka nature trail offers its own perspective on the landscape: it is 7.4 kilometres long and has eleven information boards, interactive elements and wooden seating areas. Its fixed length makes it easier to incorporate this section into your daily itinerary.

The walking routes differ considerably in terms of planning your day. The nature trail’s 7.4 kilometres give the route a clearly defined length; information boards and interactive elements provide thematic highlights, while the wooden seating areas indicate possible breaks. The yellow-marked route from the railway station to Nýřany leads through a wooded area and therefore follows a different direction from the nature trail. The 210-metre-long railway bridge also offers a separate crossing that pedestrians and cyclists can include in their outing.

Castle ruins and historical sites

The Buben Castle Ruins in the vicinity of Rájov are freely accessible. They have been protected as a listed monument since 1964 and complement the natural attractions with a clearly visible historical site. The host municipality of Pňovany also has a building with a long history: the Church of Saint Anne was originally a Gothic building from the late 14th century and was remodelled in the second half of the 17th century.

The Chapel of Saint Hubert in Rájov was built in 2011–2012 as an approximate replica on the site of the earlier chapel, which was already marked on the 1839 cadastral map. Around Pnovany-Rajov, you can therefore encounter various forms of history: a listed castle ruin, a church building altered several times and a more recent chapel referring back to an older site.

Railway station as a point of orientation

The Pňovany railway stop is integrated into the regional transport system. The Pňovany railway stop and all its platforms are accessible without barriers. Depending on your preferred focus, you can thus tailor your search to the waterside landscape, the paths and nature trail or the historical sites.

More destinations for your research

For further travel planning, you can also view Kaceřov, Plasy, Mladotice, Brodeslavy, Zruč-Senec, Zihle, Líté and Ostrov U Bezdružic.

To the higher-level travel overview: Plzeň-Sever District.