Prádlo – Gold Mining Traces, Church and Landscape

Prádlo Between Local History and Landscape

Prádlo lies in the southern part of the Radyňská vrchovina and reveals its character above all through history and landscape. This creates a destination where an originally Gothic sacred building, traces of gold mining, a historic fortress and distinctive natural sites come together. The local history stretches from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, while the connections to the Úslava, Borek Forest and several mountains offer different starting points for planning your excursions.

Church, Fortress and Distillery

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is an originally Gothic building from the 13th century. It was built with the participation of the Cistercian construction lodge of Nepomuk. This makes it one of the most important historical points of reference in Prádlo and brings the medieval dimension of the place to life.

Another distinctive link between local history and craftsmanship is the former distillery in the centre of Prádlo. It was originally a fortress dating from the second half of the 16th century. Since the 19th century, the fortress has served as a distillery. Likérka Jenčík a dcery is also part of this history: It returned to Prádlo in 1997 and established its production facilities in the former Engler Mill building.

Traces of Gold Mining along the Úslava

Several spoil heaps have been preserved along the Úslava near Prádlo as remnants of gold mining. Local history connects the name Prádlo with the washing of gold-bearing sand in the Middle Ages. In this way, the landscape gains a historical dimension that extends beyond individual buildings. In Borek Forest above Prádlo lies Jeskyňka, a rock fissure in a distinctive rock formation crowned by a small, round stone gloriette. The gloriette at Jeskyňka was built in the 19th century by Princess Auerspergová.

Hiking and Destinations in the Wider Surroundings

A red-marked long-distance hiking trail runs through Prádlo. If you consider hiking a focus of your travel planning, this trail is a local point of reference in its own right. Buzrakov (Plánický hřeben), a mountain, is also located in the surroundings of Prádlo. Nad Moráskem is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Prádlo. The hills Dus [Měcholupy u Blovic] and Žinkovský templ [Žinkovy] are located nearby. Plzen Barholomaeus Cathedral is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Prádlo.

The Right Type of Accommodation

If you are looking for a hotel in Prádlo, a thematic decision can help: Should the local history with its church, fortress and distillery be the main focus, or would you prefer to orient your travel planning more strongly around the Úslava, Borek Forest, the mountains and the long-distance hiking trail? This distinction makes it easier to determine the desired character of your stay.

Further Local Research

For further local research, you can also open the pages for Líšina, Žákava, Dvorec, Mileč, Trebcice, Borovno, Bolkov and Lisov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Plzeň-Jih.