Kovčín: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Kovčín combines written records dating back to 1551 with an unusual local feature: the village green of Kovčín is laid out in a circle. At the time of its first written mention, Kovčín belonged to the Zelená Hora estate.

History and Townscape

The town's architectural heritage includes the large school building in Kovčín, which dates from 1924. Miloslav Lesný worked as a teacher at this school for a short time. Historical traces can also be found outside the town: the ruins of the Radomysl Mediumwave Radio Mast are located in the wider regional area around Kozčín.

Railway and Station

Kovčín railway station is located on railway line 191 from Plzeň via Strakonice to České Budějovice. The station building and all platforms at Kovčín station are accessible without barriers.

Nature and Landscape

Mount Buzrakov (Plánický hřeben) is located in the area around Kozčín. Kněžský vrch is located in the wider regional area around Kozčín. The nearby area around Kozčín also includes Vráž Hill [Myslív-Nový Dvůr] and Plesník Hill [Pačejov-Strážovice].

Water and Trails

At Kovčínský rybník, fish harvesting takes place in autumn in even-numbered years, usually every two years. Cycle route 2046 runs through Kovčín. In the wider area around Kovčín, a dirt track leads from the dam of Kozčínský rybník along the northern shore, initially following the water towards Kvašňovice.

Other Places

Other local pages: Mlýnské Struhadlo, Bukovník, Nemilkov, Žichovice, Mokrosuky, Kejnice, Bezděkov U Klatov, Vřeskovice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Klatovy District.