Discover Litohlavy

Litohlavy offers a range of points of interest to help you plan your trip: the Baroque chapel on Vršíček, a local farmstead with rural agricultural buildings, and routes that explore the area’s nature and history. Recurring events also add dates to the calendar throughout the year. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Litohlavy, these themes can help you plan your stay.

Chapel on Vršíček

The wooded Vršíček is 441 metres high and lies within the territory of Litohlavy. The Baroque Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary stands on the hill south of the village. It was built between 1744 and 1747 in gratitude that Rokycany had been spared a plague epidemic. Both its position on the hill and its historic dedication are part of what makes this destination distinctive.

From the east, access is either via a serpentine path built in 1890 or by a stone staircase. The main staircase has 77 steps and is joined by an older straight stone staircase with 7 steps. If you are planning the climb, these details can help you assess the route. Check local conditions before your visit as well.

Events throughout the year

The Vršíčková pilgrimage in Litohlavy takes place on the first Sunday in July. Another recurring event is “Rozloučení s prázdninami” (“Farewell to the Holidays”), held once a year in August at the “Lomeček” public square and the TJ Litohlavy z.s. sports complex. Concerts at the chapel are also among the village’s traditional cultural and social events.

The pilgrimage is always held on the first Sunday in July, while the “Rozloučení s prázdninami” event takes place in August. If you would like to plan your trip around an event, check the dates in advance. This lets you shape your plans around the event that best suits your interests.

Rural farmstead in Litohlavy

Rural farmstead No. 11 comprises a granary, an enclosure wall with a gate and wicket gate, a barn, and agricultural buildings. The focus here is on several parts of a farmstead complex rather than a single building: the granary, boundary, entrance, and agricultural buildings together make up the described site. This offers a different perspective from the chapel or the surrounding routes, adding rural architectural forms to the picture of local history.

Nature trail and routes in the surrounding area

The Kokotské rybníky nature trail is a 9-kilometre circular route with 11 stops. Information boards cover the nature and history of the area around the ponds. The trail runs between Smědčice and Litohlavy, northeast of Plzeň, and is accessible on foot and by bicycle. It starts and ends at the swimming pool in Nová Huť near Dýšina, where parking is available.

The circular route, its length, and its stops give the outing a clear structure. The information boards also bring together two complementary themes: the nature of the pond area and its history. Both the route details and its subject matter are therefore relevant when planning your visit. The start and finish at Nová Huť provide a specific reference point for beginning the loop.

Cycling routes from and through Litohlavy

One cycling route starts at Rokycany railway station, passes through Litohlavy towards Smědčice, and continues to the Kokotské rybníky. Cycling route No. 2153 is another option to note: municipal plans indicate that it will run through the northern part of Litohlavy to Smědčice. These two details offer different guidance for route planning—one starts at Rokycany railway station, while the other follows route 2153 through the northern part of the village. Check the current signs locally.

Discover more destinations: Hlohovice, Všenice, Smědčice, Vísky, Mlečice, Cekov, Klabava, Vejvanov.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Rokycany.