Žlebské Chvalovice combines a forested setting in the Železné hory Protected Landscape Area with a hiking route to the Krkaňka ridge and on to Lichnice. There are also sweeping panoramic views, the Chapel of the Holy Cross, and guided tours with tastings at Kutílek’s distillery and brewery. If you are planning a stay, you can focus on hiking, scenery or local history: the attractions in the area offer a range of options.

Forest and far-reaching views

The village lies on the boundary between the Polabská nížina lowlands and the Železné hory. The surrounding area is heavily forested, and the entire cadastral area is part of the Železné hory Protected Landscape Area. People from the wider region also visit Žlebské Chvalovice for recreation and tourism. From Žlebské Chvalovice, panoramic views stretch for dozens of kilometres from southeast to northwest. The Krkaňka ridge also offers a view to the north. These are two different vantage points to bear in mind: a broad panorama from the village and an additional northern perspective from the ridge.

Hiking to the Krkaňka ridge

A hiking route passes through Žlebské Chvalovice, climbs to the Krkaňka ridge and continues on to Lichnice. The sequence gives the hike a clear scenic focus: from the village, up to the ridge, and onward towards Lichnice. This makes hiking a distinct option alongside the village’s cultural and culinary attractions. If you would like to divide your time between different interests, you can choose between a clearly defined route and the village’s own history. The route connects the places mentioned; the chapel, meanwhile, brings together several specific historical links.

The chapel and local history

The Chapel of the Holy Cross was solemnly consecrated on 21 June 1931. Its bell tower houses a bell that previously stood in the village square. The chapel commemorates local people who fell in the world war; a memorial plaque to the victims of the First World War is also located by the chapel, on the main road. There is another point of reference for the village’s history: Chvalovice was first mentioned in 1391. The early mention of the village and the precisely dated event at the chapel thus provide two distinct historical reference points. If you are interested in memorial sites and local history as well as the landscape, you will find several specific details here.

Planning a tour and your journey

Kutílek’s distillery and brewery offers visitors guided tours of both facilities, including a tasting. Check the booking arrangements before travelling. Another point of reference for your journey is the Čáslav–Třemošnice railway line: Žlebské Chvalovice can be reached via this line. Check the timetable for your specific journey. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide whether the hiking route, local history, or the guided tour with tasting should shape your stay most. This priority can help you tailor your search to the area’s attractions without turning them all into a fixed itinerary.

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