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History and culture
The first actual historical mention of Otročín dates back to 1233. At that time, the Chapel of St. Michael and the settlement of Otročín passed into the possession of Teplá Monastery. Kostel sv. Michaela is a single-nave Classicist church dating from 1838 and is listed in the state register of immovable cultural monuments of the Czech Republic. The church tower is 34 metres high. The oldest surviving piece of furnishings is an elaborately decorated baptismal font.
Springs and landscape
Otročín is located in the Slavkovský les Protected Landscape Area and in a hilly, wooded landscape in the northwestern part of the Tepelská vrchovina highlands. Horní otročínský pramen has been known since at least the 17th century and has been used ever since. At a depth of 70 centimetres, the spring is enclosed by a hollow tree trunk marked with the year 1819. There are a total of five mineral springs in the area of Otročín.
Trails and local life
The Otročínské cesty nature trail begins in the settlement of Otročín. The walking time is stated as one hour; the terrain is considered not difficult. Several cycling routes associated with Otročín are also listed: Cycle Route Cesta z města 5 leads via Toužim, Otročín, Teplá, Teplá Monastery, Vidžín and Prachomety back to Toužim and is 42 kilometres long in total. The Euroegrensis cycle route also passes through Otročín.
Farma Otročín is an organic dairy farm in the Slavkovský les Protected Landscape Area. Traditions maintained by local associations in Otročín include the Otročínské slavnosti.
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