Discover Pnovany-Rajov: History, Trails and Water

If you choose Pnovany-Rajov for a stay, you can plan around different interests: architectural history, hiking trails and recreation by the water each offer a distinct focus. The following places and routes provide concrete starting points for your plans.

Getting here and getting around

Pňovany railway stop is part of the integrated transport system. Both the stop and all platforms are accessible. If you include rail travel in your plans, the stop’s connection to the transport system and access to the platforms are important points of reference.

A yellow-marked hiking trail leads from the railway station through a wooded area to Nýřany. Both the woodland section and the stated destination are useful for planning a hike. You can therefore take the route’s course and endpoint into account when making your plans.

Culture and architectural history

Near Rájov, the ruins of Buben Castle are freely accessible. They have been protected as a heritage site since 1964. For a stay focused on cultural history, visiting the ruins offers a clear point of interest with a precisely dated protection status.

The Church of Saint Anne in the municipality of Pňovany was originally a Gothic building dating from the late 14th century. It was remodelled in the second half of the 17th century. This chronology distinguishes its Gothic origins from the later remodelling and gives the church a history spanning several centuries.

The Chapel of Saint Hubert in Rájov was built in 2011–2012 as an approximate replica on the site of an older chapel. This earlier chapel was already marked on the 1839 cadastral map. Comparing the date of the map with that of the reconstruction brings the history of the site to life. The chapel is privately owned.

Nature trail and railway bridge

The Lesní naučná stezka educational trail near Rájov is 7.4 kilometres long. Along the trail there are eleven information boards, interactive elements and wooden seating. If any of these features are important to your plans, check the current facilities in advance.

Another distinctive landmark along the way is the Pňovany railway bridge near Rájov. It is 210 metres long and, following its reconstruction in 2019, can be crossed by pedestrians and cyclists. While the trail’s route and facilities are its main features, the bridge’s particular advantage is that it can be crossed on foot or by bicycle.

Recreation at the Hracholusky Reservoir

The Hracholusky Reservoir is part of the surrounding landscape and a place to relax. In the area around the reservoir, the water is part of the Mže 4 fishing grounds, where fishing is permitted around the clock. If you plan to fish, check the current rules and permits in advance.

An autocamp operates during the summer season in the Rájov recreation area at the Hracholusky Reservoir. It is a seasonal camping option and therefore differs from looking for a hotel. If you are considering an overnight stay at the autocamp, confirm the current operator before booking.

Discover more destinations: Potvorov, Tatiná, Kralovice, Dražeň, Brodeslavy, Kbelany, Nýřany, Manetin.

For the overview of the wider area: Plzeň-Sever District.