Discover Lestkov

Lestkov lies 11 km east of Planá, on the road to Konstantinovy Lázně. When choosing a destination, you can consider local history and architecture as well as protected landscapes and the Kosí potok educational trail. If you are looking for a hotel in Lestkov, you can weigh these different options according to what interests you during your stay.

Church of St. Procopius and the History of Lestkov

The first written mention of Lestkov dates back to 1257. The Church of St. Procopius stands in the village on a slight rise on the southwest side of the elongated village square. Medieval masonry has been preserved at the corners of its tower. During repair work, the church was almost completely rebuilt in the Baroque style. Restoration work began in 2003; the church is fully roofed.

Historical dates also offer a glimpse into the history of the village: Lestkov was granted the right to brew beer in 1524 and permission to hold two annual fairs in 1527. Protected monuments in Lestkov also include the statue of St. Anthony of Padua and the rural homestead No. 84, which includes a granary. Together with the church, these buildings and monuments reveal different aspects of local history, from medieval masonry to rural architecture.

Protected Landscapes and Natural Features

The U rybníčků Nature Reserve covers 9.86 hectares in the cadastral area of Lestkov. It protects a wet meadow with typical communities and populations of specially protected plant species. The Hadovka Nature Park provides another geographic reference point: the eastern part of Lestkov’s cadastral area lies within this nature park. The two protected areas therefore refer to different areas and contexts around Lestkov.

Another protected natural feature stands in the valley of the Kosí potok: a wild service tree. The Kosí potok educational trail is 8 km long and has 13 stops. Its first stop is near the former settlement of Caltov, on the road from Planá to Lestkov. Along the trail, you will pass the remains of several mills; the only surviving complex is a former paper mill below Kořen. The trail’s length and number of stops give you two specific points of reference to consider when planning how much of it to explore.

What to Focus on During Your Stay

If you are deciding between a stay focused on local history and a nature outing, Lestkov offers different options: the church and other protected monuments in the village, the U rybníčků Nature Reserve, and the educational trail with its mill ruins. The former paper mill is below Kořen. The trail’s first stop is near Caltov, while the protected wild service tree stands in the valley of the Kosí potok. If you are looking for hotels in Lestkov, first choose the destination, then compare options based on the details of each listing.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Tachov.