Štichov: Village Square, Chapel and Local History

Štichov combines a distinctive village square with a chapel, historic memorial sites and seasonal activities. Anyone looking for a hotel for a trip to Štichov can choose what to focus on, from architectural history and local traditions to outdoor activities. These topics also differ in how they need to be planned: some shape the village’s appearance, while others depend on specific dates or conditions.

Village Square, Chapel and Memorial

The square village green is lined with houses that give the village a distinctive character. A hexagonal chapel stands on an artificially raised hillock at the village square. The shift from the square layout to the hexagonal form creates a clear geometric contrast; the hillock also places the chapel on elevated ground. The shape of the square, the surrounding houses and the chapel’s location together define the character of this part of the village.

The chapel’s pyramid roof is topped by a belfry with a cupola. The chapel has a cast-iron bell dating from 1826. A pyramid roof narrows towards the top; the belfry and cupola form its uppermost section. This distinguishes the architectural form from a specific dated historical detail: the roof and its upper structures shape the exterior, while the bell adds a particular point of reference in time.

Directly beside the chapel, a memorial commemorates the 10th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia and bears a bust of T. G. Masaryk. Different points of reference stand side by side at the village square: the chapel and its architecture, and the memorial as a place commemorating a founding anniversary. The former school building in Štichov, dating from 1912, is also considered historically valuable.

Traditions Throughout the Year

The traditional Štichov pilgrimage in honour of Saint Margaret is celebrated in July; its exact date varies from year to year. A traditional Easter Nordic walking march is also held. When planning around an event, it helps to compare calendars: July is the key month for the pilgrimage, while the march is tied to the Easter period. Check the specific date for the year in question before arranging your trip around it.

Cycling Route and Activities in the Forest

Signed cycle route No. 2029 passes through Štichov. Check its number before setting out. The situation is different for tourist-marked hiking trails: no such trail passes through the village. This distinction is important when planning your route: the cycle route is signposted, whereas no tourist-marked hiking trail passes through Štichov.

In the forests around Štichov, visitors can forage seasonally for blueberries, mushrooms, blackberries and cranberries. Foraging depends on the season; access and local foraging rules may vary. Check these conditions for the period you plan to spend in the forest, and take both the season and access into account when planning.

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