Discover Všenice

Všenice combines a protected river landscape with unusually tangible traces of its history. The village lies on a slope that gently descends northward toward the floodplain of the Korečnický Stream. The stream is a right-bank tributary of the Berounka. To the north, the inhabited area merges into the natural areas of its floodplain, which form Všenice’s natural landscape setting. This creates a destination where the landscape, local history, and paths toward the Berounka are closely interconnected.

Landscape in Berounka Nature Park

Všenice lies in Berounka Nature Park. The park protects the preserved landscape character of the deeply incised Berounka Valley and its tributaries, as well as rock outcrops, adjacent forest complexes, and agricultural landscapes. Cultural landscape landmarks and historically valuable settlement architecture are also among the protected features. Settlement architecture refers to the built design of a settlement; here, it is protected as historically valuable. Rock outcrops are places where rock emerges at the surface; they make the geological bedrock visible in the landscape. Those looking for accommodation may therefore wish to consider Všenice especially when they want their stay to combine experiencing an established landscape with discovering the village and its surroundings.

For walks and tourist routes, the Korečnický Stream provides a clear point of orientation: Všenice is a suitable starting point for routes along the stream toward the Berounka. The route represents not only nature, but also leads the mind into the history of the village. Pyrite shale was mined in V Potocích until 1880. The tunnels of the former mine extended beneath Lavičky and Kašákův lesík; today, they have been filled in. These details indicate a historic use of the landscape, not a visitor site accessible today.

Chapel, Village Square, and Traces of Earlier Uses

In addition to the Korečnický Stream, the foundations of the former Berk excursion inn are still visible. Všenice also has several buildings of rural architecture and historically valuable features of a smithy dating from the 15th century. On August 16, 2015, the chapel in Všenice was reconsecrated and dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi. During the reconsecration on August 16, 2015, the chapel was given back its bell, which had been donated by Jiří Šimek. The village square in Všenice has parking areas with a memorial commemorating citizens who fell in the World War. Všenice is therefore suitable for a stay during which you can do more than simply pass through a landscape: at several places, you can look for traces of its earlier uses.

Getting There and Choosing Where to Stay

Všenice railway station is located on railway line 176, Plzeň–Radnice. The station adds a clearly defined arrival point to the paths along the stream and the village’s historical connections. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore weigh a stay focused on stream meadows and routes toward the Berounka against a cultural and historical exploration of the village, or combine both interests. Všenice offers a clearly recognizable landscape setting and several documented historical points of interest.

Other Places in the Wider Destination Area

If you would like to compare other places in the wider destination area in addition to Všenice, you can also visit Cheznovice, Ejpovice, Trokavec, Medový Újezd, Radnice, Busovice, Drahoňův Újezd and Podmokly.

For the overview of the wider destination: Rokycany District.