Kout na Šumavě: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Kout na Šumavě lies in a valley basin surrounded by hills like a wreath. This distinctive landscape is complemented by a history dating back to the Renaissance, still visible in several prominent buildings.

Landscape and Trails

About one kilometre south of the village centre, the U tří křížů Chapel stands along a green-marked hiking route. From there, there are views of Kout na Šumavě, Kdyně, Rýzmberk, Koráb and the surrounding area. Cycle Route 2014 also passes through the village, running from Mrákov past the Tisová quarry to Kout na Šumavě.

History and Architectural Heritage

In 1589, Count Jiří of Guttenstein bought the Kout estate and had the fortress built; it is the oldest building in Kout na Šumavě. The former fortress is an originally Renaissance manor house and is historically connected with the nearby Rýzmberk Castle.

In the centre of Kout na Šumavě, south of the former fortress at a crossroads, stands the Chapel of the Holy Trinity. Built in 1827, it contributes to the distinctive character of the historic village centre with its striking pyramid roof, octagonal lantern and small onion dome.

St George’s Church also preserves several historical layers. Its oldest part is a chapel built in 1704. The church consists of a rectangular nave, a narrower polygonal presbytery, a sacristy and a tower. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk has also stood beside the church since the second half of the 17th century.

The Gloriet Klobouk is designed as an open structure: its hat-shaped roof is supported by four stone pillars. During repairs in 1973, the year 1723 was found inscribed on a beam.

Tradition and Village Life

The pilgrimage to mark St George’s Day takes place every year on the first Sunday after 24 April. The local history also includes the Pivovar Kout na Šumavě brewery, which was established in 1736 under the administration of the Stadion family.

Transport Links

The Domažlice–Horažďovice railway line runs through Kout na Šumavě. The village is also served by the Domažlice–Klatovy bus route, which is part of the Integrated Transport System of the Plzeňský kraj Region (IDPK).

Other Places

Other places at this level: Kanice, Díly, Pařezov, Trhanov, Brnirov, Nová Ves U Kdyně, Pasečnice, Hvožďany.

To the higher-level travel overview: Domažlice District.