Chrást: Nature Trail, Cultural Heritage and Cycling Tours
Accommodation in Chrást
The Chrást nature trail has a natural history branch and a historical branch. Nine information boards accompany the two thematic areas and give the route a clearly recognizable structure.
The Chrást nature trail can be completed by bicycle or with a stroller.
What can you discover on the nature trail?
One destination on the nature trail is a former fortified site. Its historical status is part of the character of this section of the route: it does not refer to a function that still exists today, but to a former fortification.
The historical side of the nature trail also includes the Chapel of Our Lady. It is an originally Baroque monument and stands opposite the school next to a bus stop.
The Chapel of Our Lady is part of the Chrást nature trail.
What cultural heritage shapes Chrást?
A special history is associated with Skupovna. Josef Skupa and his wife bought the building in 1939 as a summer residence. The place later took on an even greater significance for the couple: during the Second World War, Josef Skupa and his wife moved permanently to Skupovna with their puppets.
Skupovna is a modernist villa on the outskirts of Chrást in the direction of Zábělský les. For a culturally focused visit, this offers an opportunity to see a specific villa and its connection to Josef Skupa's history, without broadening the story into a general category of places.
The Velký most railway bridge, nicknamed „Velkáč“, is also one of the historic structures in the area surrounding the town. It lies on the Chrást–Radnice line and was built in 1893. The year places the bridge in its historical period; it says nothing about its current use or present-day access.
Which routes are suitable for planning a day trip?
The historic route from Chrást to Závrtek was restored by the municipality in 2007. For your orientation, the specific connection between the two places is the most important aspect. The restoration in 2007 is part of the history of this route and should not automatically be understood as a statement about its current condition or present-day usability.
For cycling enthusiasts, the popular Plzeň–Chrást railway cycle path runs through the local municipal forests.
In the wider surroundings of Chrást, the Berounka Nature Park, with several natural monuments, surrounds the winding canyon of the Berounka River between the Plzeň district of Doubravka and Chrást.
How can you put your stay in Chrást into perspective?
When choosing a hotel or other accommodation in Chrást, the desired focus of your trip is the first important consideration. If you would like to explore the nature trail, the Chapel of Our Lady and the history of Skupovna in greater detail, a culturally and historically oriented local program takes center stage. If, on the other hand, you would like to include the railway cycle path, the municipal forests or the wider natural surroundings, your day-trip planning will be shaped more strongly by cycling and landscape themes.
If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Chrást, you can also take a look at Dýšina, Starý Plzenec, Mokrouše, Vstiš, Šťáhlavy, Kyšice, Letkov and Radčice.
FAQ
How many tourist destinations does the Chrástecký pas offer?
The Chrástecký pas offers 26 tourist destinations.
What distances does the Chrástecký pas cover?
The destinations included in the Chrástecký pas are located between 3 and 39 km away. For the more distant excursions, the pass recommends full-day cycling tours.
When was the „Velkáč“ railway bridge built?
The Velký most railway bridge, „Velkáč“, on the Chrást–Radnice line was built in 1893.
