Lejčkov

Lejčkov combines a specific cycling connection with a multifaceted local history. Anyone wishing to combine active exploration and local traditions during a stay in the Czech Republic will find several distinct points of interest here: a designated route, historical traces of the name, a chapel, a protected tree, and a memorial site.

Cycling between Pacov and Chýnov Cave

Cycle Route 1182 from Pacov to Chýnov Cave passes through Lejčkov. It is 17.3 kilometres long and runs along Class III roads. Pacov and Chýnov Cave form the two endpoints of the connection; Lejčkov lies along its route. If you would like to combine cycling and local history with your family, the route provides a specific thematic framework for planning your trip without reducing the village to a single attraction.

A Name with Medieval History

The oldest surviving written name for Lejčkov is “Dvorce Lejčkovské,” documented for the year 1519. Between the name documented in writing in 1519 and the chapel from 1820 lie 301 years of local history. The historical name provides direct access to the village’s past. Lejčkov was also historically settled by so-called Svobodníci, who preserved their personal freedom and the independence of their property. This distinctive feature points to a settlement history in which property relations and personal status played an explicitly documented role.

The Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene

Another historical point of reference is the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene in Lejčkov. It dates from 1820. Its history also includes a period of decline: the chapel fell into disrepair until 1990, before being restored in the 1990s. For your orientation, this historic site comes with an important qualification: the land with the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene in Lejčkov is privately owned. The chapel therefore represents not only a 19th-century building but also the transition from decline to preservation.

Traces of Nature and Remembrance in the Village

A protected sycamore maple stands in the cadastral area of Lejčkov. Alongside the chapel and memorial, the protected sycamore maple adds a distinct natural feature to the cadastral area of Lejčkov. This individual natural landmark complements the historical themes with an enduring landscape feature. Local tradition also includes two farmsteads that belonged to families named Lejčko. A memorial to the fallen stands at the site of houses that burned down. A commemorative plaque recalls the names of everyone killed—23 men and one woman. The memorial site makes a specific chapter of the local history visible and gives Lejčkov another historical dimension alongside the cycle route and the older traces of settlement.

Other Places for Orientation

For further orientation in the wider local area, you can also explore Libějice, Bechyne, Mladá Vožice, Tučapy, Bradáčov, Borotín, Košín and Zhoř U Tábora .

For the overview of the wider travel area: Tábor District.