Hostíčkov: Village History, Landscape and Getting There

Hostíčkov is an old Czech municipality whose origins as a typical circular village date back to the 11th or 12th century. Its history spans its ownership by Teplá Monastery, its transfer to secular hands, and its agricultural character under Planá. The settlement form dates back to before the first recorded mention of its ownership in 1273.

Local History: From the Circular Village to 1848

In 1273, Hostíčkov is mentioned as property of Teplá Monastery. In 1576, the village was transferred from the monastery’s ownership to the secular hands of the Šliks of Planá. Until the abolition of serfdom in 1848, Hostíčkov was an agricultural village under the lordship of Planá. The settlement form, change of ownership, and agricultural character mark different aspects of its history. The turning point of 1576 marks the transfer from monastic ownership, while 1848 is associated with the abolition of serfdom.

Parish Affiliation

The village’s ecclesiastical affiliation can also be traced chronologically. Hostíčkov initially belonged to the parish of Ovesné Kladruby and later became permanently part of the parish of Boněnov. Parish affiliation represents a different historical thread from ownership. For travelers interested in history, it offers another way to explore the village’s development.

Commemorating the First World War

A municipal description from 2011 reports that the monument to the victims of the First World War in Hostíčkov was dismantled, cleaned, and reassembled. If you would like to see the monument during your stay, check its current condition.

A Point of Reference in the Landscape

Within the administrative area of Chodová Planá, the lowest point lies in the valley of the Kosí potok below Hostíčkov, at 490 meters above sea level. This elevation refers to the lowest point in the administrative area; it is not a general elevation figure for Hostíčkov. For orientation, it is therefore important to note that the figure refers specifically to the valley and the administrative area.

Plan Your Bus Journey and Accommodation

IDPK route 490758 serves the Chodová Planá,Hostíčkov stop on the Planá–Chodová Planá–Boněnov route. The timetable is valid from March 1 to December 12, 2026. The stop is served only when requested by phone or from the driver. Check the timetable for your travel date before setting off. If you plan your arrival around this service, you will also need to take the request requirement and the validity period into account.

This information is particularly relevant when choosing accommodation if you are relying on this route to arrive or continue your journey. Before booking, check whether your travel date falls within the timetable period and whether you can place the request as required. The timetable is valid through December 12, 2026; for later dates, check the timetable then in effect.

For the broader travel overview: Chodová Planá.