Chaloupky: History and excursions in the Brdy region

During a stay in Chaloupky, you can explore local history, the Záskalská Reservoir, and activities in the Brdy region. The surrounding area offers different reasons to plan a trip: hiking trails and viewpoints, seasonal outdoor activities, and opportunities to spend time by the water. You can distinguish which of these themes matters most to you by looking at the specific places and routes.

History in names and buildings

The first written mention of Chaloupky dates from 1648. A tax register compiled between 1648 and 1656 also records the name used at the time, “Chalupy za Skalou,” and the names of the first residents. The year of the mention and the tax register’s compilation period of several years refer to two different historical points.

Another form of cultural heritage can be found in the district of Neřežín: it has four particularly valuable timber-framed houses. These buildings add an architectural trace to the picture of Chaloupky; by contrast, the tax register preserves names and details of residents from the village’s early history.

Reservoir, rocks, and views of Valdek

The Záskalská Reservoir borders Chaloupky and also serves as a fire-fighting reservoir. Swimming and sport fishing are also possible at the reservoir.

The Jindřichova skála, a natural monument in the Brdy region, lies near Chaloupky. Its rock face is up to 21 metres high. From the ruins of Valdek Castle and the vast sea of rocks below, there are views into the deep valley of the Červený potok and of the opposing rock faces of Jindřichova skála.

Hikes and seasonal activities

Walks in the Brdy region are among the leisure activities associated with Chaloupky. Nearby, a marked hiking trail leads from Malá Víska to a viewpoint at Jindřichova skála, from which the ruins of Valdek Castle can be seen. There is also the 17 km hiking route “Za pány z Valdeka,” which starts and ends in Chaloupky.

For route planning, the descriptions differ in their reference points: “Za pány z Valdeka” specifies the distance and return point, while the marked trail specifies its starting point in Malá Víska and the viewpoint as its destination. Cycling is also among the leisure activities associated with Chaloupky. The Stezka okolo Komárova is an excursion route associated with Chaloupky.

The activities also vary by season: in autumn, the surrounding forests are used for mushroom picking. In winter, cross-country skiing and other winter sports are among the activities in the area. The Chaloupecká stopa is an annual local tourism event. If you want to plan your trip around a particular edition, check the dates in advance.

Planning your trip

Two specific reference points are easy to distinguish: the 17 km hiking route starts and ends in Chaloupky; a car park is available in Neřežín for visits to the ruins of Valdek Castle. You can plan accordingly, depending on whether the hiking route or a visit to the castle ruins is your main focus.

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