Smědčice: Hotels and accommodations

In the center of Smědčice, the archaeological site encompasses a village and fortress settlement dating from the Middle Ages to the modern era. The first mention of Smědčice dates from 1243 and names Abraham de Zmedcich.

Culture and history

The Chapel of Saint Wenceslas occupies a prominent position in the middle of Smědčice village green. The small sacred building in the Romantic Eclectic style combines Gothic, Baroque, and Empire elements and is a protected immovable cultural monument.

Mentions of the fortress, which was probably founded only at the beginning of the 16th century, date from 1544 and 1550, and possibly also from 1553; by 1581, it was already uninhabited and in ruins. The burial mound cemetery of Smědčice is extensive and well preserved and ranks among the largest and most significant in the region.

Routes and trails

The 35-kilometre Chrást–Strašice 2153 cycle route has an elevation gain of 250 metres. A chapel in Smědčice is listed as a sight along the route.

The Kokotské rybníky educational trail stretches between Smědčice and Litohlavy. In this area, the 9-kilometre circular trail runs past 11 information stations; it is accessible on foot and by bicycle. The educational trail can be reached by train to Smědčice and then via a 1.5-kilometre footpath to the ponds.

The riveted steel structure of the railway bridge over the Klabava consists of three separate inverted arches. The railway bridge over the Klabava near Smědčice is part of the Radnice–Chrást line. A wide path on the left bank of the Klabava leads to within approximately 20 metres of the railway bridge; along the way, you can reach an observation peninsula.

Further destinations: Rokycany, Kamenný Újezd, Lhotka U Radnic, Tycek, Hůrky, Mýto V Čechách, Sirá, Lhota Pod Radčem.

To the higher-level travel overview: Rokycany District.