Vidice: Sedmihoří and St. Apollonia

Vidice offers a clear connection between landscape and local history. The village lies in a hollow around the source area of the Slatina stream and along the road connecting Horšovský Týn with Bor u Tachova. A distinctive cultural landmark lies north of Vidice: St. Apollonia Church stands in the fields beside the road to Bernartice. When planning your trip, you can consider the village itself, the Sedmihoří natural area and the church as separate points of interest.

Landscape in Sedmihoří Nature Park

The predominantly forested Sedmihoří Nature Park lies within the municipality of Vidice. The nature park consists of a hollow surrounded to the south, west and north by a ring of eleven peaks. The highest peak in this ring is Racovský vrch, at 619 metres. The landscape’s distinctive form results from the combination of the hollow and the surrounding high ground. This is a useful way to understand the landscape around Vidice before setting out on one of the routes described here.

Nature trail, hiking trail and cycling route

The Sedmihoří nature trail runs through the municipality of Vidice and has twelve information boards. The marked yellow hiking trail heads towards Kakov, via Racovský vrch to Mezholezy. These two routes offer different ways to plan a walk: the nature trail is described by its twelve information boards, while the yellow trail is defined by its stated direction and route over Racovský vrch. This can help you decide whether you are more interested in a nature trail with information boards or a hiking route with specific destinations.

For cycling, marked route 2242 is described. It runs via Bernartice, Sychrov and Vidice, continuing towards route 2241. Along with the route number, several places along the way are named. Check the signposting and route of the hiking and cycling trails described here before planning your trip.

St. Apollonia and its history

St. Apollonia Church was probably built in the 17th century as a Baroque pilgrimage church. The church contains furnishings from the second half of the 17th century and the first half of the 18th century. The façade and roofing were restored in 1994–1995. The building thus brings together a probable construction date in the 17th century, furnishings from two periods and a later restoration. For those interested in culture, St. Apollonia offers a different focus from the landscape and trail experiences of Sedmihoří.

Pilgrimage in Vidice

The first pilgrimage of the year takes place in Vidice every year; the date and programme vary. During the 2023 pilgrimage celebrations, a Holy Mass was held at St. Apollonia Church. If you would like to plan your trip around the pilgrimage, check the date and programme in advance. This will help you plan when to visit and distinguish the occasion from a stay focused mainly on the landscape, nature trail or routes.

Discover more destinations: Spáňov, Úboč, Krchleby, Semněvice, Chodská Lhota, Pasečnice, Pivon, Mnichov.

For the wider travel overview: Domažlice District.