Heřmanova Huť: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Heřmanova Huť illustrates its history particularly vividly through the water tower: The structure is around 16 metres high, supported by six columns, and has been converted into a viewing platform. The tower associated with Vlkýš bears the inscription “BRAUEREI WILKISCHEN” and the year 1908. It was allegedly originally intended to store drinking water for the brewery in nearby Vlkýš. However, the water intended for this brewery was not used directly for brewing beer because of its fluctuating quality.

Cultural and Industrial History

The development of Heřmanova Huť is closely linked to the Heřmanova ironworks. Hermann von Lindheim, owner of the Vlkýš estate and the hard-coal mines, founded the ironworks named after him between 1849 and 1854. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was converted into a glassworks after losing out to competition from Kladno.

Vlkýš itself also has a long history: In 1457, the place appears as the estate of Jan z Třebouně. Bronze finds, including rings, sickles and tools, were discovered near Vlkýš in 1855. Vlkýš Castle is a Baroque château that was probably built on the site of an older fortress. It was first mentioned in 1788 in J. Schaller’s description of the Plzeň region; today, it presents itself as a partially modernised rectangular building with a mansard roof and a vaulted ground floor.

In Heřmanova Huť, a chapel dedicated to Saint Haštal, a martyr, was already mentioned in 1272 at the site of today’s Church of Saint Martin. The Church of Saint Martin itself was first mentioned as a parish church in 1384. In 1836, Vlkýš was among the villages served pastorally by the Church of Saint Martin in Heřmanova Huť.

Water and Nature

The Hlubočka pond is located in the cadastral area of Vlkýš. Its revitalisation was completed in 2023; the project aimed to implement nature conservation measures and adapt to climate change.

Exploring Heřmanova Huť

Heřmanova Huť railway station is integrated into the integrated transport system. The municipality is also located on Cycle Route 9: From Přehýšov, the route continues via Heřmanova Huť, Kladruby, Planá and Chodová Planá. In the municipality, the POND Relax Sports Park includes a bike park.

More Local Pages

More local pages: Hněvnice, Město Touškov, Loza, Příšov, Bdeneves, Pnovany, Holovousy, Vochov.

To the higher-level travel overview: Plzeň-North District.