Biřkov: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Biřkov combines archaeological traces, historical place names and evidence from several centuries with nearby surroundings featuring distinctive elevations.

Culture and History

A particularly concrete connection to history can be found in the Zderaz Forest, also known as Na Zderaze: the burial mound necropolis there lies in the cadastral area of Biřkov, southwest of the municipality’s reservoir. It is classified as ÚAN I and designated as a significant archaeological site. During the re-identification, 46 objects were identified; however, it is not fully certain that all of them should be interpreted as burial mounds. Larger burial mounds reach approximately 2 m in height and have a diameter of 12–15 m.

The former Biřkov fortress is also associated with concrete traces. A pond at the former fortress supplied its moat with water. The moat of the former fortress, which is still visible, lies beneath the road to Vřeskovice; the area is still called Na Tvrzi. The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk in Biřkov dates from the late 18th century. In the wider regional surroundings of Biřkov, there is also the church “Plzen Barholomaeus Cathedral”.

Landscape

The nearby surroundings of Biřkov include Běleč Mountain, Dubí Hill [Roupov], Stříbrnice Hill [Vřeskovice] and Hájek Hill [Roupov].

Experiences

A Halloween experience trail with various tasks was offered in Biřkov. The Halloweenská stezka was suitable as an easy route for both children and adults; its tasks were adapted to different age groups and were completed by children at individual stations.

More local pages: Chlistov, Měčín, Předslav, Hrádek, Malý Bor, Prasily, Soběšice, Hnacov

To the higher-level travel overview: Klatovy District.