Útušice – Chapel, Trails and Local History

Útušice combines local history with trails and leisure activities that can be explored in different ways. A chapel with distinctive architectural details, designated walking and tourist trails, as well as routes for pedestrians and cyclists, give the village several facets. If you are planning a trip to Útušice, you can therefore choose between exploring cultural history, outdoor recreation and sporting activities.

Chapel and History of Útušice

A particular point of interest is the chapel in Útušice. Its entrance has a semicircular vault, while the windows are designed in the shape of a chalice. These features also make the building interesting for travellers who pay attention to smaller architectural details when visiting a place. The chapel was renovated in 2017. The first surviving written mention of Útušice, dating from 1393, provides a historical date for the village.

Útušice therefore offers a cultural point of interest beyond major attractions. Those interested in regional history and ecclesiastical architecture can take these aspects into account when planning their trip and combine their stay with the village’s other offerings.

Walking, Cycling and Nature Trails

For active days, Útušice has designated local walking and tourist trails. These are connected to further routes in the Plzeň area and in the southern Plzeň region. You can therefore focus your outing on the local trails or plan your trip around a larger network of routes without losing sight of the village’s cultural significance.

The 850-metre section of the Úhlava Greenway near V Lahošti is intended for pedestrians and cyclists. The manageable distance makes it easier to include this section in your daily planning. In addition, the Údolím Úhlavy nature trail is suitable for pedestrians and cyclists. Both options appeal to travellers who want to spend time outdoors and choose between a shorter Greenway section and a nature trail. Information about duration, incline or the exact route should be checked separately before planning a specific tour.

Getting There and Practical Information

In Útušice, bus route 421 operates according to a timetable from 14 December 2025 to 12 December 2026. If you are travelling without your own vehicle or would like to plan individual days using public transport, you should check the timetable entry applicable to your travel date. When choosing a hotel or other accommodation, it is also important to consider which of the activities mentioned are most important to you.

Sports Options Locally

Útušice has the tennis court “Tenisový kurt Útušice”. It is affiliated with the tennis club TK ÚTUŠICE and is used for tennis. For travellers who would like to include a sporting activity during their stay, this provides a specific local point of reference.

To reserve the Útušice multi-purpose sports field, new users must first register and then log in. This information is particularly useful if you want to include sporting activities as a fixed part of your travel plans rather than arranging them spontaneously.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to extend your search beyond Útušice, you can also explore Měcholupy U Blovic, Ves Touškov, Zinkovy, Tojice, Mladý Smolivec, Kasejovice, Líšina and Vrčeň separately.

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