Discover Kout Na Šumavě

Kout Na Šumavě lies in a basin surrounded by hills like a wreath. This landscape is complemented by a history of architecture and an annual pilgrimage. The pilgrimage for St George’s Day takes place every year on the first Sunday after 24 April. This gives you a fixed point in the annual calendar to help plan your trip. The combination of the basin, historic architecture and a recurring date offers different possible focuses for a stay.

Fortress, churches and local history

The oldest building in Kout Na Šumavě is the former fortress. In 1589, Jiří hrabě z Guttensteina bought the Kout estate and had the fortress built. Architecturally, it is an originally Renaissance manor house; historically, it is connected with nearby Rýzmberk Castle. The fortress therefore offers a way to explore both its own origins and its connection to another castle.

In the centre of the village, south of the former fortress at a crossroads, stands the Chapel of the Holy Trinity. It was built in 1827 and contributes to the distinctive character of the historic centre. Its striking pyramid-shaped roof is topped by an octagonal lantern and a small onion dome. The roof gives the chapel a distinctive architectural profile within the village’s history.

At St George’s Church, a chapel built in 1704 forms the oldest part. The building consists of a rectangular nave, a narrower polygonal presbytery, a sacristy and a tower. The presbytery is the chancel; its shape distinguishes it from the rectangular nave. A statue of St John of Nepomuk has also stood by the church since the second half of the 17th century.

The Gloriet Klobouk offers a different architectural sight: the open structure has a hat-shaped roof supported by four stone pillars. During repairs in 1973, the year 1723 was found inscribed on a beam. The history of Pivovar Kout na Šumavě brewery is also linked to a specific year: it was established in 1736 under the administration of the Stadion family.

Cycling route, chapel and views

Cycle Route 2014 runs from Mrákov, past the Tisová quarry, to Kout Na Šumavě. The route thus connects the places mentioned, with the quarry as a stopping point along the way. Route conditions may change; check them before setting out.

About one kilometre south of the village centre, the U tří křížů Chapel stands on a green-marked hiking route. Check the trail markings locally before setting out. From the chapel, there are views of Kout Na Šumavě, Kdyně, Rýzmberk, Koráb and the surrounding area. The approximate location and the view provide two different reference points: the chapel’s position south of the centre and the sight of several places and landscape features.

Plan your journey

The Domažlice–Horažďovice railway line passes through Kout Na Šumavě. The village is also served by the Domažlice–Klatovy bus route, which is part of the Plzeň Region Integrated Transport system (IDPK). For specific travel dates, check the timetables before departure, as transport information can change. This allows you to include both the railway line and the bus route in your travel plans without relying on a fixed timetable.

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For the regional travel overview: Okres Domažlice.