Vrhaveč: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Vrhaveč lies in a valley basin through which the Drnový stream flows; gentle hills line the village to the west and east. The main cycle route through Vrhaveč and Běšiny covers more than 11 kilometers on this section and connects Klatovy at Luby railway station with the municipalities of Vrhaveč. The gently undulating landscape around Vrhaveč is suitable for easy cycling tours.

Cycling and Hiking Landscape

Hejno lies in a saddle between Holý vrch, at 547 meters, and Červený vrch, at 509 meters. From Hejno, there are views over parts of Klatovy, Pošumaví, and the Bohemian Forest. A red-marked hiking trail runs through Hejno, connecting Klatovy and Velhartice. The Spálený les forest near Hejno has a network of forest paths and purpose-built adrenaline cycling trails.

Hiking and History

The ruins of the Baroque Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk, dating from 1730, lie in the forest about 1 kilometer from Loreta. They can be reached via yellow-marked hiking trails from Loreta or Týnec. A walk can lead around Kouskova Lhota and through the forest to Farářova studánka.

Kouskova Lhota in Černé Krávy is a former fortress with a farmstead dating from the first half of the 16th century. The surviving two-story tower served as a granary from the 17th century onward.

Public Recreation and Local Traditions

The multipurpose sports and leisure complex in Vrhaveč is open to the public every day. From May to September, opening hours are from 12 noon to 7 p.m.; from October to April, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Reservations can be arranged with the facility manager.

A local association in Vrhaveč organizes an annual Masopust procession through the municipality. Children in Vrhaveč organize the Easter rattling tradition locally. Firefighting competitions in Vrhaveč concluded with a celebratory event held as part of the pilgrimage.

Chapels and Pilgrimages

The Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Neznašovy was built in 1876. During the Neznašovy pilgrimage in June, Mass was celebrated there once a year. The Chapel of Saint Anne in Vrhaveč was consecrated in 1937. Every year, a traditional pilgrimage was held at the chapel in Vrhaveč on the occasion of Saint Anne's name day. Monthly Masses have been celebrated in the Chapel of Saint Anne in Vrhaveč since 1995.

Other places: Bukovník, Ostruzno, Mezihoří, Ujčín, Zelená Lhota, Bolešiny, Nezdice Na Sumave, Dešenice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Klatovy District.