Discover Pobezovice: Culture, History and Circular Trails

Pobezovice between Local History and Walking Routes

Poběžovice is a destination for travelers who want to discover local history not only in individual buildings but also along thematic routes. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was founded around 1500 and contains furnishings from the 17th to the 19th century. This historical profile is complemented by the Chapel of St. Procopius: it was rebuilt in 2013–2014 and consecrated on September 26, 2014. The church and chapel thus represent two clearly distinct construction phases: around 1500 and 2013–2014. Together, the two buildings provide different ways of engaging with the history of the town.

Zen Garden and a Distinctive Local History

The stone Japanese Zen garden in Poběžovice recalls the time spent there by Mitsuko Aoyama Coudenhove-Kalergi and her family, who lived at the Poběžovice estate as its last owners until 1945. The Japanese Zen garden in the chateau grounds of Poběžovice is open to visitors. For a culturally focused stay, the history of the estate is therefore another key topic alongside the church building and chapel.

Routes to a Tree, Park and Remembrance

The protected large-leaved linden of Poběžovice is approximately 360 years old and has a trunk circumference of 785 cm. A new route from Poběžovice leads to the large-leaved linden of Poběžovice and offers two seats. The two seats add an opportunity to pause along the route. Its age and trunk circumference provide a specific reason to take a closer look during the walk.

Four routes offer different ways to explore the town, park and remembrance. The Městský okruh is a 4 km sightseeing circular route through Poběžovice. The Okruh Zámecký park is a 2 km educational trail presenting 13 selected tree species, the history of the park and historical photographs. The Židovský okruh is a 5 km walking route focusing on the Jewish history of Poběžovice. The Hřbitovní okruh is a 3 km walking route to three present-day or former burial sites in Poběžovice. The range from 2 to 5 km makes it easier to choose according to the time available. The shortest route focuses on the chateau park, while the longest focuses on Jewish history.

Events and Practical Information

The Poběžovické pouťové slavnosti from August 21 to 23, 2026, include the traditional Panevropský půlmaraton, which will be held for the 18th time in 2026, as well as the Zámecké slavnosti in the chateau park. The festival weekend thus combines a traditional race with events in the chateau park. The Městské kulturní a informační středisko provides information on transport connections and planning guided excursions.

When looking for accommodation in Pobezovice, you can decide in advance on your preferred focus: architectural history, the Zen garden, park-related topics, Jewish history or routes to burial sites. The lengths of 2, 3, 4 and 5 km make the circular and walking routes objectively comparable.

Further destinations for your research include Loučim, Neuměř, Babylon, Pila, Meclov, Kanice, Štichov and Pelechy.

For the higher-level travel overview: Domažlice District.