Strašice between the Village Square and Kolčava

Strašice connects the village square, with its memorial sites, to the stream below the village. The Novosedelský potok flows there, also known as the Kolčava. The second name appears in connection with several local landmarks: former mills stood on the Kolčava, and a bridge chapel, a campsite with a swimming pool, and the site of the Na Šumavě inn are also associated with the watercourse. This gives you two starting points for planning your trip: local history and recreational activities associated with the Kolčava.

Village Square and Local History

The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows stands on the village square among mature lime trees. It rings at midday and in the evening. A monument to those who fell in the First World War also stands on the same square. The chapel and monument make different statements: religious tradition and public commemoration meet in one place.

The buildings also offer a historical perspective: Strašice has preserved several houses in the rural folk architectural style of the 19th century. The wayside shrines date from 1676. Today, the restored wayside shrines stand in a slightly different location from the original field monument, which was demolished for good in the 1950s to widen an intersection. In 2024, they were restored based on a surviving image by an unknown painter. Their relocation, demolition, and restoration connect several layers of local history.

Landmarks Along the Kolčava

The former mills on the Kolčava have not ground grain for several decades and have been converted into holiday homes. Their function has therefore changed: recreational use followed their former use as mills, while their connection to the stream remained. A regional description from 2025 also mentions the well-maintained chapel on the bridge over the Kolčava, which houses a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk.

A campsite with a swimming pool was established near Strašice in a beautiful natural setting on the Kolčava. A regional calendar from 2025 also mentions the Na Šumavě inn at the Kolčava site as a place to get refreshments. Check whether the inn is open before visiting. In addition to the history of the mills and chapel, you can discover recreational activities and a place to get refreshments.

Cycling Route, Season, and Trip Planning

A tourist cycling route passes through Strašice. Cycling is therefore another option to consider when planning your trip; the chapel, war memorial, and preserved houses offer a glimpse of local history and architecture. If you include the route in your plans, you can visit Strašice as part of a cycling trip or focus on the village’s history.

A regional calendar from 2025 mentions seasonal mushroom picking in Strašice and an annual motorcycle rally held every July at the Kolčava swimming pool and campsite. These are different reasons to plan a visit: mushroom picking depends on the season, while the rally depends on the event date. Check the latest dates before traveling to the rally.

A regional calendar from 2025 also mentions regular bus service to Strašice. Check the current routes and timetables before traveling.

Discover more destinations: Krejnice, Myštice, Hoštice, Hlupín, Hoslovice, Radčice, Milejovice, Čichtice.

For the main travel overview: Strakonice District.