Kunějovice: History, Routes and Landscape

Kunějovice combines a documented mention dating from 1269 with later buildings and a landscape shaped predominantly by agriculture. For planning your trip, you can consider cultural history, a cycling route, and a blue-marked hiking trail described in a municipal planning document from 2025 as different themes. A designated viewpoint and two nearby destinations add to the picture. This can help you decide whether history, routes, or landscape should be the focus of your stay.

Cultural history and buildings

Kunějovice is documented as far back as 1269, when Miloslav of Kunějovice was mentioned. The “old” Kunějovice Castle was built in the 1690s. The Chapel of St. Anne was consecrated on 25 July 1937. These dates are far apart: the documented mention predates the castle’s construction by more than four centuries, and the chapel was consecrated in 1937.

The former school at Kunějovice No. 28 is now used as the municipal office and is protected as an immovable cultural monument under registration number 106087. The building brings together its former use as a school and its current municipal function.

Cycling route and hiking trail

The “Plaské údolí” cycling route is 60 kilometres long and passes through Kunějovice. Along its course, the town lies between Dvůr Slatina and Lhotka. The distance given refers to the entire route; Kunějovice lies between the two towns in the stated sequence.

A municipal planning document from 2025 also describes a blue-marked hiking trail. It runs from the southern edge of the area via road III/2046 into the municipality, then heads north into a forest complex and subsequently leaves the area.

The two route descriptions use different points of reference: for “Plaské údolí,” the total distance and sequence of towns are relevant; for the hiking trail, the marking and direction towards the forest complex.

Landscape and nearby places

Kunějovice’s landscape is shaped predominantly by agriculture. Arable land accounts for 70 percent of the area, while forests are found along the edge of the municipality. The Nekmířský stream crosses the area. The 70 percent figure refers to the share of arable land; the forests are described instead by their location along the edge. Together, these details describe both land use and spatial distribution.

Kunějovice-jih is designated as a significant viewpoint in the landscape.

The Hracholusky Reservoir is nearby and is listed as a bathing water site. Nekmíř Castle is located in the neighbouring municipality of Nekmíř. It originated as a fortress in the 14th century, was later converted into a castle, and is designated as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. Its current condition is considered critical.

Getting there

Kunějovice is currently accessible by bus. Check the service before travelling, as transport information can change.

Discover more destinations: Hracholusky, Újezd Nade Mží, Bdeneves, Tis U Blatna, Myslinka, Brodeslavy, Třemošná, Nevřeň

For the broader travel overview: Okres Plzeň-Sever.