Čilá combines its location directly in the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area with a strong connection to forests, the Berounka and hiking trails. The village lies at an elevation of 332 m above sea level in hilly terrain above the Berounka’s right bank. Apart from fields used for agriculture and grazed meadows, the surrounding area is heavily forested; mature mixed forests of beech, oak, spruce, larch and pine predominate. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Čilá, you can first consider whether hiking trails, forests and river scenery fit your travel plans. The village’s history is also evident in its centre.
Forest and River Scenery
From below Čilá to Roztoky u Křivoklátu, the Berounka has steep-sided banks with rocky sections. Together, these details point to two distinct landscape features: the heavily forested surroundings of the village and the rocky riverbanks farther down the valley.
Hiking and Cycling Routes
A cycling route runs through Čilá. A red-marked hiking trail also passes through the village, with directions pointing to Rakovník and Roztoky u Křivoklátu. This gives hikers two specific destinations, while the cycling route offers another option for planning an outing.
The northern branch of the Way of St. James also passes through the area: it runs through the valley below Čilá at Slapnice. In its broader route through Czechia, this branch extends from Zbraslav near Prague to Železná. There it crosses the Czech-German border at Park smíření and joins the route to Nuremberg. The route thus connects the local section at Slapnice with a cross-border trail.
Local History and Places to Visit in Skryje
The historic residential and farm buildings in Čilá were built of wood and thatched with straw. In the centre, a wooden cross stands where a bell tower once stood. A monument in the centre also commemorates the victims of the First World War. The village’s history is thus reflected both in its traditional building style and in these two memorials.
Skryje is 2.5 km from Čilá. It can be reached by a paved road through the valley of the Zbirožský potok (Slapnice), or via a marked hiking trail through the Skryjská jezírka. Skryje is also home to the striking Baroque Church of St. Michael the Archangel, dating from 1713.
The Čilá–Skryjská jezírka–(Ostrovec)–Zbiroh route leads to the Skryjská jezírka, where hikers can find information on interpretive panels. Access details may vary depending on trail conditions; check the route before setting out. This lets you plan your outing around its specific destinations without assuming a walking time or difficulty level.
Discover more destinations: Pavlovsko, Drahoňův Újezd, Vísky, Kamenný Újezd, Němčovice, Zvikovec, Těškov, Přívětice.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Rokycany.
