Discover Vlkanov

Vlkanov combines a multifaceted history with a clear landscape contrast and a marked cycling route through the village. Those who are not merely looking for a name on the map for their stay, but want to combine historical traces, local traditions, and a specific activity, will find several different points of interest here. This allows you to choose accommodation according to your preferred travel theme: the focus can be on history, cycling, or the landscape between the Vlkanovský potok and Český les.

Historical traces from 1361 to the modern era

The first written mention of Vlkanov dates from 1361. This means that the documented history of the village reaches considerably further back than many visible impressions of a present-day stay might suggest. Before the Hussite Wars, Vlkanov belonged to the estate of Pivoň Monastery. Since 1537, the village has belonged to the Poběžovice estate.

Right in Vlkanov, you can see a remarkable cross. There is also the Vlkanov Rasovna, a well-known local historical feature mentioned in the works of the Catholic priest and writer Jindřich Šimon Baar. The Rasovna is also associated with an older local tradition: in the mid-19th century, the local hyclík (Ras) was considered a healer whom people from the surrounding area visited. This statement explicitly refers to that period and forms part of the village’s historical narrative.

Cycling between Šitboř and Otov

For active days, the 35-kilometre Cycle Route 2141 provides a clearly defined connection to Vlkanov. The route runs through Vlkanov between Šitboř and Otov and is part of the Bavarian-Czech Friendship Trail. This places a specific cycling connection at the centre, with a fixed route and length.

A local event also shows that, alongside its historical traces, Vlkanov has visible traditional forms of public life. In 2026, the municipality of Vlkanov invited the general public to traditional Easter air-rifle shooting competitions. The event is documented as an invitation in 2026 and should therefore be understood as a time-specific example, not as a general statement about a permanent events programme.

Flat depression and wooded slopes

The Vlkanov area features two clearly distinct landscape zones. The larger eastern part extends along the flat depression of the Vlkanovský potok and is predominantly used for agriculture. In the western part of the Vlkanov cadastral area, the wooded slopes of Český les extend into the territory. For travel planning, this creates a tangible transition between open, agriculturally shaped terrain in the east and wooded slopes in the west. Depending on your preferred focus, you can therefore use historical visits, the cycling route, or the landscape as your first selection criterion when researching.

More destinations to research

For further travel planning, you can also find Pila Pila, Loučim Loučim, Otov Otov, Hlohovčice Hlohovčice, Všekary Všekary, Luženičky Luženičky, Kdyně Kdyně, and Horsovsky Tyn Horsovsky Tyn.

For the higher-level travel overview: Domažlice District.