Netunice – History and Routes

Netunice combines a long local history with cycling and hiking routes that pass through the town or its wider surroundings. If you are considering Netunice as a destination for your stay, you can choose between cultural and historical sites in the town and activities in the region. Netunice lies at the intersection of the district roads from Plzeň to Blovice and from Přeštice to Rokycany. The earliest written records date from 1192. In 1379, Netunice was divided; one part was annexed to Nebílovy. The two dates mark the first written mention and a later division in which one part was annexed to Nebílovy.

The Netunice Fortress and Its History

The Netunice Fortress was converted into a granary in 1780. The former fortress and granary complex comprises a two-storey building and an enclosing wall with arcaded arches. Remnants of sgraffito and a sandstone door surround are preserved at the fortress, near the windows on the first upper floor. The complex is privately owned and not open to the public. Therefore, do not plan a public visit to the fortress grounds, and check access status again before you travel.

Cycling and Hiking in the Region

There are also several points of reference for planning routes. Regional cycling route 2125 runs from Tyršův most in Plzeň via Radobyčice, Štěnovice and Prusiny to Netunice. In the wider area, a 5.7-kilometre circular trail with six information-board stops starts at the Baroque Nebílovy Chateau. This is distinct from a red-marked hiking trail from Nebílovy to Netunice. Its description was published in 2017; check the route markings on site before setting out. These details offer two different ways to plan: the circular trail, with its stated length and number of stops, and the marked route between two towns. Prusiny connects both themes: it is a stop along the cycling route and also an abandoned medieval village.

Cultural and Historical Sites and Facilities

Prusiny, an abandoned medieval village mentioned in the 14th and 15th centuries, lies in the wider region around Netunice. A presumed seat of a Vladika is thought to have been located near the Church of St James the Greater. The church took its present form in 1722, with František Maxmilián Kaňka involved in its construction. Here, different historical reference points sit side by side: mentions of the abandoned village and the church’s later building history. A modern chapel from the early 20th century is another cultural heritage attraction in Netunice, marking a different period in the town’s history. Netunice also has a children’s playground and a sports playground.

Discover more destinations: Dnešice, Kotovice, Borovno, Kramolín U Nepomuka, Blovice, Bolkov, Oplot, Příchovice

For the overview of the wider region: Plzeň-Jih.