Díly’s location on the border of the CHKO Český les Protected Landscape Area and in the historic Upper Chod region gives it two distinct travel connections: the wooded surroundings and the area’s cultural history. Specific places to visit and how to get there are also relevant when choosing a place to stay. If you are looking for accommodation in Díly, you can consider your interests in nature and cultural highlights alongside the right route.
Nature and excursions
The forests around Díly are rich in wildlife and natural features. Hiking is one of the options; the surrounding area is well served by paved paths with information boards for family outings. This distinction is useful when planning your day: hiking describes a general activity, while paved paths and information boards provide a specific setting for family outings. Tourist attractions in Díly include a deer enclosure. The Czech-German viewing terrace is also located on the municipal office building. When choosing what to do, you can distinguish between activities in the surrounding area, family outings and individual places to visit.
Cultural history and buildings
The Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Díly was consecrated on 6 July 1947. The exact date gives the building a clear historical connection. The historical traditions of Díly also include bobbin lace-making and local crafts such as carpentry, joinery, cooperage and masonry. Bobbin lace-making is a form of textile handicraft; the other trades range from woodworking and barrel-making to building with masonry. Several log houses have been preserved. The area’s cultural history can therefore be viewed from different angles: the chapel has an exact consecration date, the crafts point to historical occupations, and the log houses to surviving buildings. Its place in the historic Upper Chod region provides a regional context, while these examples offer local points of reference. The cultural perspective thus extends beyond buildings: historical crafts are also part of the area’s history. The term “log house” refers to a building made from horizontally stacked logs.
Getting there and choosing accommodation
When planning your journey, it is important to know that Díly is not connected to the railway network. Road access from Postřekov is via a Class III road; the route towards Klenčí is only a local road. The two connections therefore differ both in direction and classification. If you are considering Díly as a place to stay, take this information into account in your own planning and check which route suits your travel date. Consider your preferred way of getting there alongside these priorities before deciding where to stay. This way, your choice takes the entire stay into account rather than just one place to visit.
Discover more destinations: Všeruby U Kdyně, Pasečnice, Bělá Nad Radbuzou, Rybník, Nemanice, Úboč, Postřekov, Klenčí Pod Čerchovem
For the regional travel overview: Domažlice District.
