Tužice – Local History and Stoneworking Tradition

Stoneworking and local history shape Tužice in different ways: historical records mention estates and an inn, while the granodiorite quarry continues a local tradition that endures to this day. The Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the village centre, lined with lime trees, complete this vivid picture.

Tužice at a glance

• Oldest officially confirmed written mention: 1361.
• A land register from 1600 records eleven estates and three cottages.
• The oldest entry in the land register of the Nalžov estate concerns the Tužice inn and dates to 1767.
• Stoneworking began in 1910 with stonemason Matěj Šolar and quarrying in Chvalici Forest.
• The Tužice (Vlčí hora) quarry has a face up to 45 metres high and extraction benches 15 to 18 metres high.
• A permit is required to drive to the quarry.
• No marked hiking or cycling routes pass through the planned area.

Local history in historical records

The oldest officially confirmed written mention of Tužice dates to 1361. A land register from 1600 records eleven estates: Buršovský, Bartíkovský, Deblovský, Janský, Holubovský, Klobasovský, Pruškovský, Tůmovský, Nových, Vlkovských and Krteckýho. It also lists three cottages: Hudcovská, Ševcovská and Řahovská. The oldest entry in the land register of the Nalžov estate concerns the Tužice inn and dates to 1767. The many names in the land register bring the estates to life; the entry about the inn adds a different note to the local history.

Stoneworking tradition and granodiorite

Stoneworking began in 1910, when stonemason Matěj Šolar built a house in Tužice and began quarrying in Chvalici Forest. Stone quarrying and processing are part of Tužice’s historic and present-day tradition. The quarry focuses exclusively on rough stone processing. Products made from medium-grained granodiorite include paving cubes, kerbstones, masonry stone, rubble stone, garden features and gravel; the product range may change.

The quarry is active and operated occasionally. The Czech Geological Survey lists the Tužice (Vlčí hora) quarry as a geological site of interest. The rock is medium-grained hornblende-biotite granodiorite. The face reaches up to 45 metres, and the extraction benches are 15 to 18 metres high. A permit is required to drive to the quarry; check this requirement before visiting.

Village centre, nature and routes

The chapel, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, stands in the central part of Tužice, which is lined with lime trees. The chapel and lime trees give the village centre a different character from the stoneworking tradition. The surrounding area is suitable for picking mushrooms and wild berries.

Tužice’s road network includes roads I/22 and III/02213, as well as local roads. No marked hiking or cycling routes pass through the planned area. If a marked route is important to your travel plans, consider this difference when choosing your accommodation.

Another excursion option for families with small children is the Hnačov circular trail. It runs around the largest recreational pond in the Klatovy District and is also suitable for this age group. Tužice’s local history and stoneworking tradition can therefore be paired with a distinct nature and family outing in the region’s range of excursions.

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FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Tužice

Can you drive to the quarry?

A permit is required to drive to the quarry. Check this requirement before your visit.

See the broader travel guide: Klatovy District.