Discover Drahkov

Drahkov brings together several distinct themes to consider when planning a trip: the first mention of the village, a medieval fortress, a Neoclassical chapel and the landscape along the Podhrázský Stream. Cyclists also have specific points of reference: two cycling routes lead to or from Drahkov and differ in their described courses. When considering Drahkov as a destination, you can decide whether historic landmarks, the chapel, bodies of water or cycling routes are the main draw for you.

Village history and fortress

Drahkov was first mentioned in 1379, when Oldřich z Drahkova was named. Drahkov Fortress was built in the late 14th or early 15th century in the part of the village known as Na mokřišti. It was first mentioned in 1415. In this context, Albert z Mokří was named after the fortress. It remains unclear whether the building was repaired or completely rebuilt in 1581.

The dates therefore mark different milestones: 1379 is the first mention of Drahkov, while 1415 is the first mention of the fortress and its connection with Albert z Mokří. The fortress’s construction is dated to a period between the late 14th and early 15th centuries. The work carried out in 1581 also cannot be assigned to just one interpretation. Those interested in historic places will find a sequence here in which the village’s history, the building’s history and later changes can be distinguished.

The Chapel of Saint Vojtěch

On the edge of Drahkov, along the road to Letiny, stands a Neoclassical chapel dedicated to Saint Vojtěch. Inside is a folk-style wooden statue of the same saint, nearly life-sized. The chapel thus combines a clear architectural style with a specific artistic detail: the statue’s material and size provide a distinctive point of interest without replacing the building’s Neoclassical form.

A religious tradition is also associated with the chapel. A venerated stone still lies in the ground in front of the entrance, on which the imprint of a shod foot can supposedly be seen. It is important to present this as a tradition: the footprint is described as supposedly visible. For your visit, three aspects can therefore be distinguished: the chapel’s location on the edge of the village, its architecture and the tradition associated with the stone.

Valley, stream and Pozorka Pond

The valley of the Podhrázský Stream shapes the local landscape; the stream flows through the municipal area of Drahkov. Several bodies of water lie in the broad valley plain. The largest is Pozorka Pond. The stream, valley and pond describe different parts of the same landscape: the Podhrázský Stream runs through the municipal area, while Pozorka, the largest of the local bodies of water, lies in the valley plain. If you choose destinations based on rivers and pond landscapes, this offers another clearly defined point of interest alongside the historic buildings.

Cycling routes to and from Drahkov

Cycling route 2145 leads from Drahkov towards Výsovák Pond near Chocenice. The route initially follows asphalt roads and then surfaced farm tracks. Cycling route 2143 offers another option: it leads via Únětice and Chocenický Újezd to Drahkov, where it joins route 2145. The described routes therefore differ in direction: for route 2145, the destination and changing road surfaces are specified; for route 2143, the places along the way to Drahkov are emphasized. If you use these routes to plan a ride, check the current route, as details may change.

Discover more destinations: Haje, Dolní Lukavice, Netunice, Nekvasovy, Nebílovy, Letiny, Vlčtejn, Týniště.

For the broader travel overview: Plzeň-Jih.