okres Klatovy district, Plzeň Region, Czechia

Places to visit near Měčín

Měčín is a town in okres Klatovy district, Plzeň Region, Czechia, home to about 1,118 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 16 churches and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Švihov Castle (11 km), Kokšín (11 km) and Běleč (15 km).

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Měčín, Plzeň Region
Měčín, okres Klatovy district, Plzeň Region, Czechia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Měčín at a glance

Location
okres Klatovy district, Plzeň Region, Czechia
Population
about 1,118
Coordinates
49.4801° N, 13.4029° E
Places within 50 km
86 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Měčín

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Měčín: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Měčín, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Měčín

99 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Měčín. The closest is Běleč (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Běleč · viewpoint · okres Klatovy · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Svatobor · viewpoint · okres Klatovy · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Holý Vrch · viewpoint · okres Plzeň-město · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Prenet · viewpoint · okres Klatovy · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Javorná · viewpoint · okres Klatovy · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Chlum · viewpoint · okres Plzeň-město · ~40 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Měčín

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Měčín. The closest is Švihov Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Měčín

48 churches within 100 km of Měčín. The closest is Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie A Svatého Ignáce (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Měčín

39 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Měčín. The closest is Tupadelské Skály (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

  • Tupadelské Skály · sanctuary · okres Klatovy · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Luňáky · sanctuary · okres Klatovy · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Andrejšky · sanctuary · okres Plzeň-město · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Hádky · sanctuary · okres Plzeň-jih · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Přírodní Rezervace Chřepice · sanctuary · okres Klatovy · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Jezvinec · sanctuary · okres Domažlice · ~37 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Měčín

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Měčín. The closest is Vodní Nádrž Nýrsko (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Měčín

18 museums within 100 km of Měčín. The closest is Muzeum Šumavy V Sušici (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Měčín

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Měčín
  2. 11 km Švihov Castle · heritage site, okres Klatovy
  3. 4 km Běleč · viewpoint, okres Klatovy
  4. 4 km Kokšín · heritage site, okres Klatovy
  5. 10 km Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie A Svatého Ignáce · church, okres Klatovy
  6. 29 km Sv. Jan Nepomucký · church, okres Plzeň-jih
  7. 16 km Back to Měčín

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How to reach Měčín

    All places near Měčín by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Měčín by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1799Běleč (15 km)
    Forts & heritage2659Švihov Castle (11 km)
    Churches1648Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie A Svatého Ignáce (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1539Tupadelské Skály (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs521Vodní Nádrž Nýrsko (39 km)
    Museums418Muzeum Šumavy V Sušici (36 km)
    Other attractions15Kašperk (46 km)
    Caves14Strašínská Jeskyně (46 km)
    Parks12Zoo Pilsen (39 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E6, Germany, Oberpfalz (60 km)

    Měčín: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Měčín?

    Švihov Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Kokšín (heritage site, about 11 km), Běleč (viewpoint, about 15 km), Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie A Svatého Ignáce (church, about 15 km), Sv. Jan Nepomucký (church, about 16 km), Poutní Kostel Narození Panny Marie (church, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Měčín?

    86 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Měčín?

    Běleč, about 15 km by road; Svatobor (35 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Měčín?

    Švihov Castle, about 11 km by road; Kokšín (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Měčín?

    Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie A Svatého Ignáce, about 15 km by road; Sv. Jan Nepomucký (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Měčín?

    Start in Měčín, visit Švihov Castle, then Běleč, then Kokšín, then Kostel Neposkvrněného Početí Panny Marie A Svatého Ignáce, then Sv. Jan Nepomucký, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Měčín?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Měčín

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Měčín’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Měčín on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.