Chýně brings together a history stretching back to the Middle Ages, waterside trails and more recent amenities for walkers and cyclists. Strahovský Pond links historical associations with a landscaped setting; the Litovický Stream is a place for walks and the restoration of its surroundings. During your stay, you can discover different aspects of the town, from archaeological traces to practical travel and event information.
Local history and archaeological traces
The first written mention of Chýně dates to 1273, documenting the town as property of the Strahov Monastery. The Premonstratensians owned Chýně almost continuously. The exceptions were brief periods during the Hussite Wars, after the Battle of White Mountain and during communist nationalization. There are iron-smelting furnaces in Chýně. Another archaeological discovery followed in 2011, when a sunken Celtic settlement pit was found. Together, these clues offer insight into different chapters of the town’s history, though they do not necessarily relate to the same period.
Strahovský Pond and the Litovický Stream
A pond already existed at the site of Strahovský Pond in 1410. The area was landscaped by expanding dams and surrounding grounds, planting shrubs and trees, mowing, cleaning and stocking the pond with fish. Good living conditions were also created for endangered animal species. The aim was, and remains, to preserve and further develop the area’s natural yet park-like character. Recreational fishing at Strahovský Pond is non-commercial and follows the “catch and release” principle for the most part. If you plan to fish, confirm the local rules and access in advance.
The Litovický Stream rises west of Chýně and flows through the Bašta Pond within the cadastral area. The landscape around the stream is undergoing extensive restoration and reclamation and invites visitors to take walks. Different themes come to the fore along the water: Strahovský Pond combines a long local history with landscaped grounds and recreational fishing, while the surroundings of the Litovický Stream are also shaped by landscape restoration.
Trails and events
Cesta Třetí skála was completed in 2024 as a 537-metre-long surfaced country path, intended primarily for walkers and cyclists. It connects the paved road between Chýně and Hájek with an unpaved path from Bašta Pond. This specific stretch of path is distinct from Chýňská padesátka, a recurring educational walk from the lowest to the highest point of the cadastral area. Its sixth edition took place in January 2018.
The “Chýňská pětka” running race takes place at Strahovský Pond. Pohoda FEST Chýně is also associated with the pond’s shore: it began with a concert there in 2016 and subsequently developed into a full-scale festival. If you plan your trip around an event, check the relevant date in advance.
Getting there and practical information
Bus routes 347 and 358 connect Chýně with Prague Metro Line B at Zličín station and Line A at Motol station. Routes and connections may change, so check the current service before travelling. Railway line 122 bypasses Chýně. The two stops, Chýně and Chýně-jih, opened in 2014; for specific travel plans, it is advisable to check the current timetable.
Pivovarský Dvůr Chýně can be reached by car and public transport. Its restaurant has its own car park with space for more than 20 cars and can also accommodate a larger bus. If you are travelling with a larger group, confirm parking arrangements in advance.
Discover more destinations: Bojanovice and Prague, Pohoří, Chýnice, Zlatníky-Hodkovice, Lety, Prŭhonice, Vestec, Líšnice.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Praha-Západ.
