Discover Čakovice

• Čakovice lies north of Štětí.
• The first written mention dates from 1276.
• The chapel in the town centre is dedicated to Saints John of Nepomuk and Paul.
• The Obrtka flows through Čakovice and is 29.5 kilometres long in total.

The first written mention of Čakovice dates from 1276, when the village belonged to Mikuš of Čakovice. A later period in the town’s history concerns ownership: from the 15th to the 17th century, Čakovice and the surrounding estates belonged to the Vlk of Kvítkov knightly family. The year 1276 therefore marks the first written mention, while the information about the knightly family describes a later period.

A fortress is also part of the town’s history. It is first documented between 1535 and 1545 and was razed to its foundations during the Thirty Years’ War. A manor farm was built in its place. The fortress should therefore be understood as a historical chapter in the town’s story, not as a surviving structure.

The chapel stands in the town centre and is dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk and Saint Paul. It was built in the late 17th century and later renovated; in 1964, it was added to the list of cultural monuments.

The local building stock also includes examples of folk architecture: log houses and houses with half-timbered upper storeys. A partially renovated mill stands on a bend in the town centre. Remains of the millrace run alongside the road towards Radouň. Together, these different building styles and the surviving trace of the millrace give an impression of the architectural features found in Čakovice. The mill’s condition may change; check before visiting.

The Obrtka stream, formerly known as Chablavka, flows through Čakovice. It is 29.5 kilometres long in total; this figure refers to the whole stream, not just the section in the town. This distinguishes the local landscape feature from the stream’s wider course.

Further along its regional course, the Obrtka joins the Úštěcký potok from the left near Polepy. Its source is in Domašice, on the edge of the Vlhošť section of the Kokořínsko Protected Landscape Area, at an altitude of 335 metres.

A historic branch of the Snědovická cesta ran from Radouň via Čakovice to Hoštka. This route is a historic connection and therefore a distinct aspect of the town’s history. It should be distinguished from present-day excursion options.

The “Naučné putování loupežníka Štětky” educational trail also runs in the vicinity of Štětí, near the destination. It is aimed at the whole family and explores the history and nature of the Štětsko region. Alongside the town’s architectural and landscape features, there are regional themes to explore that may be especially interesting for families travelling together.

Discover more destinations: Náčkovice, Vrutice, Polepy, Ctiněves, Doksany, Úpohlavy, Sedlec, Křešice.

How far is Čakovice from Štětí?

Čakovice lies 3.5 kilometres north of Štětí.

What is known about the chapel in Čakovice?

It is dedicated to Saints John of Nepomuk and Paul, dates from the late 17th century and was added to the list of cultural monuments in 1964.

How long is the Obrtka?

The stream is 29.5 kilometres long in total; this length refers to its entire course.

Which historic route is associated with the Snědovická cesta?

A historic branch ran from Radouň via Čakovice to Hoštka.

Go to the wider travel overview: Litoměřice District.