Podluhy: Village Green, Forests and History

Podluhy lies on both banks of the Podlužský potok. The stream provides a clear point of reference in the landscape, while the surrounding forests contribute to the area’s appeal as a place to relax. Visitors come to Podluhy both for recreation and for longer stays. Local highlights range from the traditional village layout to walks in the surrounding forests. When looking for a hotel for your stay in Podluhy, you can base your choice on whether you would rather focus on the village’s history or enjoy the forest landscape.

Village Greens as Points of Reference

Two irregularly shaped traditional village greens are part of the local landscape. One is near the old chapel dedicated to Saint Florian; the other is in the upper part of the village and is called “Draha.” This gives you two distinct points of reference in the village: the chapel and the named green in the upper part of the village. Together with the stream, these features help you understand the layout of the village. They are particularly interesting if you are interested in how villages have developed over time and want to get to know Podluhy not only through individual historic buildings, but also through its spatial layout.

History Between Fortress Sites and the Dvůr

Podluhy was founded in 1331 at the foot of the Brdy forests, on both banks of the Kuňatka stream, now called the Podlužský potok. The village was established on both banks of the Kuňatka stream, now called the Podlužský potok. Thus, the village’s history uses two names for the same watercourse: the former name from the time of its founding and its current name. The site of a former fortress on a hill is still known by the name “Na rumech”; no buildings from this fortress remain.

A new fortress with a brewery was built in Podluhy in the 15th century, but it too has not survived. Another part of the historical heritage still stands: the Dvůr belonged to the Hořovice estate. These distinctions offer a helpful way of looking at the village’s history. The name “Na rumech” recalls a former fortress site, while the Dvůr remains as a surviving building; the fortresses themselves have not survived.

The village’s former livelihoods also tell the story of its development. They included forestry, small-scale farming and livestock raising. Later, charcoal was made in Podluhy for use in the developing iron industry. The history thus encompasses both everyday village activities and a connection to industrial development at the time. On your visit, you can consider these as distinct historical layers without conflating the surviving buildings with the fortresses that no longer remain.

Recreation in the Surrounding Forests

Leisure activities that draw visitors to Podluhy include pleasant walks in the surrounding forests, mushroom picking and gathering wild fruits. There are different ways to enjoy the area: a walk focuses your attention on the forest surroundings, while mushroom or wild-fruit gathering puts the focus on what you collect. This recreational side complements the village greens and history, rather than limiting your visit to individual historic sites.

Route Information and Access to Hrachoviště

At the Podluhy, Na Drahách bus stop, the Lochovická TŘICÍTKA route continues to the right along cycle route 0006A. If you are following this route, the named stop, direction and cycle route serve as specific points of reference.

An alternative way to reach Hrachoviště is from Podluhy; the distance is about three kilometres. This is a different point of reference from the stream or the village greens: here, the focus is on a named route to a separate destination. The approximate distance gives you an idea of the scale, without specifying a particular walking or driving time.

Discover more destinations: Koněprusy, Loděnice, Kotopeky, Nesvačily, Svinaře, Korno, Cerhovice, Hvozdec.

For the broader travel overview: Beroun District.