Křičeň: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Křičeň is located on the signposted cycle route 4276, which runs directly through the village. The route leads towards Trhoňka, Bukovka and Dobřenice; its total length is stated as 9 km.

Nature and Landscape

Skřin Pond is a remnant of the Pernštejn pond system. In the Bohdanečský rybník and rybník Matka area, shallow ponds shape a richly developed vegetation of aquatic plants, wet and dry reed beds, purple moor-grass and sedge meadows, willow scrub, alder stands and wet acidic oak forests.

Bohdanečský rybník and rybník Matka are designated as a Site of Community Importance. They protect the fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina), the cinnabar beetle (Cucujus cinnaberinus), the scarce large blue (Maculinea nausithous) and the large emerald (Leucorrhinia pectoralis).

Skupice Hill [Osice] is located in the vicinity of Křičeň. The surrounding area also includes Soudný Hill [Chýšť] and the hill (Nadýmač) [Břehy]. Kamenec Mountain is located in the wider regional surroundings of Křičeň.

History and Culture

The first written mention of Křičeň dates from 1436. The Church of Svatý Jiří is located in the vicinity of Křičeň, while Kačina Chateau is located in the wider regional surroundings.

Cycle Route and Connections

From Bukovka at Trhoňka Pond, cycle route 4276 leads through Křičeň, Rohoznice and Dobřenice. Křičeň is 2.3 km from the starting point; the route is stated as 7 km long.

Křičeň is connected to two towns via roads III/3238 and III/3237.

Other Places

Other local pages on this portal: Jedousov, Veliny, Spojil, Labské Chrčice, Valy, Bukovina Nad Labem, Veselí, Dubany.

To the higher-level travel overview: Pardubice District.