Chýšť: Cycling, Landscape and History

Chýšť lies on the slope of Kačerov kop. The cycling route, the various landscape features and two stories about historical finds give you concrete points to consider when planning your trip. This can help you decide whether cycling, nature or local history should be part of your stay.

Cycling route to Chýšť

Cycling route 4272 runs for 11 km from Výrov via Sopřeč, Vápno and Malé Výkleky to Chýšť. The village is therefore the endpoint of the route. For planning, the distance and the sequence of places provide two different points of reference: the number of kilometres describes the overall length, while the places named indicate the route. If you are considering a cycling trip, you can use these details to factor the route into your plans.

Forests, ponds and a stream

Several landscape features around Chýšť are located in different directions. The Ohrádka forest extends about 0.5 km to the east; the Vražednice forest lies to the north. The Chýšťský pond is near Vražednice. To the northwest, beyond the main road, is the Hájenka forest, while the Záhumeník pond lies west of Chýšť. Thus, the northern forest provides a geographical reference point for the Chýšťský pond, while the Záhumeník pond is identified by its location to the west. The Babidolský potok stream is significant from a local hydrological perspective.

Settlement layout

The shape of the settlement is also unusual: Chýšť has a very irregular ground plan in the shape of a sideways H. Alongside the compass directions of the forests and ponds, the structure of the village provides another point of reference to help you find your way.

Plant and animal life

The local flora includes nearly half of all plant species found in Bohemia. Endangered species include the sand cinquefoil and the marsh violet; sightings of them depend on the season. Local wildlife includes squirrels, edible dormice, wood mice, bank voles, common noctule bats, red foxes, badgers, wild boar and roe deer. Badgers are found in some areas; wild boar and roe deer are being seen increasingly often.

Archaeological finds and denarii

During construction work on the D11 in 2005, several building foundations and hearths were discovered in the cadastral area of Chýšť. The find was investigated beneath the Vražednice forest, along the present-day course of the motorway. Another discovery is a hoard of Bohemian denarii from the end of the 10th century, found in the cadastral area of Chýšť near the northwestern border of the Pardubice Region. In 2020, the hoard was declared a movable cultural monument of the Czech Republic. It is permanently on display in a vault room at Pardubice Castle and can be viewed by visitors during a guided tour. The dates refer to different milestones: 2005 marks the discovery of the foundations and hearths, the end of the 10th century dates the denarii, and 2020 marks the hoard’s declaration as a cultural monument. If you would like to include the denarius hoard in your travel plans, check the guided tour dates in advance.

Discover more destinations: Svinčany, Újezd U Přelouče, Podůlšany, Pardubice, Úhřetická Lhota, Jaroslav, Rokytno, Malé Výkleky

For the broader travel overview: Pardubice District.