Zahorany – Hiking and Culture in the Czech Republic

Zahorany combines a rich landscape and cultural history with specific destinations to help you plan your trip. Zahořany lies in the valley of the Zahořanský potok stream. Those looking for accommodation for a trip combining hiking, landscapes and culture will find a range of options here: a long marked hiking trail, historic religious buildings, a protected old pear tree and destinations in the wider region.

Hiking on Trail Č 2

The marked hiking trail Č 2 (0217) leads from the square in Domažlice via Bořice and Zahořany to Podzámčí below Rýzmberk. The trail is 35.5 km long in total. This information helps you classify the route as a longer hiking connection and plan your trip around a specific route rather than simply looking for general excursion destinations. From Podzámčí, Č 2 (0217) leads through forests to the Příkopy hillfort. The route described therefore connects several types of landscape and historical points of reference, without requiring individual sections to be treated as a separate route.

Distinctive Landscape Monuments and Mountains

An unusual destination is the memorial tree “Hruška v poli” near Sedlice. The approximately 300-year-old common pear tree (Pyrus communis) grows in a field southwest of the village and north of the Zahořany–Bořice road. Because of its growth and age, as well as its role as a prominent feature of the landscape, it has been protected since 1987. The tree thus represents a landscape in which an individual natural monument can be just as worthy of remembrance as a building.

The mountains Spálený vrch and Jezvinec are located near Zahořany. The wider region also includes Čerchov and Stangenruck. The Bayerwald-Tierpark Lohberg zoo is likewise one of the destinations in the wider region around Zahořany. These different points of reference make it easier to choose a theme: you can focus your research on landscapes, mountains or an excursion to a wildlife park without reducing the area to just one type of travel idea.

Churches, Chapels and Regional Tradition

The Church of Saint Cunigunde stands in Stanětice. It has been documented in papal tithing registers since 1369. An entrance portal set to one side, dating from 1250, is considered the oldest part of the church. For travelers interested in culture, this makes not only the building itself relevant, but also the historical depth visible in a single architectural element.

Oprechtice Chapel is an important local landmark in the municipality of Zahořany and a cultural heritage attraction. The restoration of its bell tower revived the local tradition and the custom known as “klekání,” which is unique to the Chodsko region. The chapel thus adds a living regional tradition to the historical perspective.

More Places to Explore

For further ideas on suitable travel destinations, you can also explore Luženičky, Dolní Kamenice, Všepadly, Kanice, Poděvousy, Újezd U Domažlic, Nemanice and Loučim.

To the higher-level travel overview: Domažlice District.