Robčice: Settlement History, Chapel and Routes

Robčice combines a long settlement history with a chapel on the village square, a village pond fed by a stream, and a route for pedestrians and cyclists to Litice. Historical milestones, the chapel’s roof shape and the course of the waterway give the village specific cultural and landscape reference points.

Early Settlement History and Chapel

Settlement in what is now Robčice dates back to the Neolithic period. Permanent settlement in the area dates to the Bronze Age; the oldest surviving written mention of the village is from 1373. These milestones mark different periods in the village’s history: early settlement, permanent habitation and written mention. This places the timespan in context without equating the written mention with the beginning of settlement.

The chapel stands on the village square and was built in the second quarter of the 19th century. Its floor plan is square, with chamfered corners. A pyramidal roof rises above it, crowned by a roof turret with an onion-shaped cupola. The architecture can be divided into clearly distinguishable elements, from the floor plan to the roof’s crowning feature. The original character of Robčice’s buildings has also been largely preserved to this day. These architectural details provide a tangible point of reference for the village’s history.

Village Pond and Waterway

The village pond covers about 0.6 hectares. It is fed by a stream that is initially unnamed, rises below the Vysoká forest complex and then continues as the Robčický potok. Together, the pond and stream form a specific water connection in Robčice: the area figure describes the pond, while the source and name change help place the waterway’s course in context.

Routes and Travel

The route for pedestrians and cyclists from Robčice to Litice was created in 2015 along the course of an old sunken lane. It thus combines a present-day function with an older trace in the landscape. Another footpath runs along an avenue, ending at Útušice on one side and connecting to the route to Litice on the other. For planning purposes, the distinction is clear: the route to Litice is designed for pedestrians and cyclists, while the avenue path is a footpath that connects to this route.

For bus travel, it is important to check the timetable’s validity period. During the period from 14 December 2025 to 12 December 2026, route 421 operates an additional evening weekend pair of services. One journey runs from Plzeň via Útušice, Robčice, Štěnovice, Čižice, Štěnovický Borek, Nebílovy and Netunice to Předenice; it departs Plzeň at 21:15 and arrives in Předenice at 21:59. Check the current timetable before travelling, as these details apply to the specified period.

You can tailor your travel plans to your interests: the settlement history and chapel provide a cultural and historical focus, while the connections to Litice and Útušice offer a focus on routes. The village pond and stream add the local waterscape to the picture.

Discover more destinations: Čmelíny, Soběkury, Zdemyslice, Dvorec, Týniště, Vlčí, Míšov, Příchovice.

Go to the regional travel overview: Plzeň-Jih.