Komušín: Chapel, Memorials and Cycle Route 2163

You can get to know Komušín through its architectural and commemorative heritage on the village square, Cycle Route 2163 and nearby Rybník Komušín. These different points of interest can help you choose the focus of your stay: local history, a specific cycling connection or a body of water with several uses. Komušín is located in the Horažďická pahorkatina Nature Park.

Chapel and Memorials

The Chapel of Saint Bartholomew was built in 1803 on Komušín’s village square and is a protected monument. It represents the folk Baroque tradition of south-western Bohemia. Its construction date, protected status and stylistic classification offer three perspectives on the same building: its origins, its protected status and its regional stylistic connection. For travellers interested in architectural heritage, the chapel combines a clearly dated building history with a specific place in the south-west Bohemian tradition.

In the lower part of the village square, next to the bus stop, stands a granite World War I memorial. It commemorates local victims of the 1914–1918 World War. A plaque on the anniversary monument draws attention to other historical reference points: it marks the 35th anniversary of liberation, 600 years since the village was founded and 90 years of the local volunteer fire brigade. In terms of their meaning, two different forms of remembrance stand side by side: commemorating the war victims and marking anniversaries relating to the village and fire brigade. For visitors with an interest in history, these memorials complement the chapel’s architectural history with local perspectives.

Rybník and the Landscape

Rybník Komušín is located near Komušín. A government description from 2020 states that it has an upper and a lower basin, which are used to store surface water in the landscape and for fish farming. Thus, alongside the use of the water, its functions in the landscape and for fish farming are also in view. As a private fishing venue, Rybník covers an area of 15 hectares. If you are travelling to fish, check the local access rules before your visit.

Cycle Route 2163

Cycle Route 2163 runs from Malý Bor via Třebomyslice, Lhota Hor., Velký Bor, Svéradice, Komušín, Slivonice and Čečelovice, connecting with the cycle paths around Blatná. The sequence of places helps you locate Komušín along the route described. Both the route through the village and its connection with the cycle paths around Blatná are useful points of reference when planning. Check the current signage on site.

Planning Your Stay

The locations differ: the chapel and World War I memorial are on the village square, the cycle route passes through Komušín and Rybník is nearby. If you are looking for a hotel in Komušín, compare the location given for a specific property with your plans for your stay. Cycling and visiting the private fishing venue also involve different practical considerations: check the current signage and clarify local access rules before fishing.

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See the wider travel guide: Okres Klatovy.