Discover Zlosyn: Local History, Forests and Cycling Routes

Zlosyň is a destination for travelers who want to combine local history, forest landscapes and cycling. In Zlosyň, the range of attractions extends from Baroque local history and memorial sites to flat cycling routes.

Baroque Local History and Memorial Sites

The dominant building complex in Zlosyň is a Baroque granary. Following a presumed resettlement, a Baroque estate with a granary was established in Zlosyň. The center of the village was formed by a village square with a pond. A chapel was built in 1942 on the site of a monument beneath which the remains of Russian soldiers from 1913 had been buried. Zlosyň also has a memorial to those who fell in both world wars. The local history is therefore not limited to a single building: the granary, village square, chapel and memorial to those who fell in both world wars mark various historical reference points within Zlosyň. The chronological layers thus range from the development of the village through the Baroque period to the culture of remembrance of the 20th century.

Landscape Around Zlosyň

Zlosyň lies at the foot of Dřínovský vrch, which was used as a hillfort in prehistoric times. The Dřínovský vrch and the Dřínovská stráň nature reserve are also located in the vicinity of Zlosyň. The pond in Zlosyň is fed by groundwater from Dřínovský vrch and by rainwater flowing over the surface. Zlosyňský háj is a contiguous forest area consisting predominantly of mixed, pine and beech stands and is considered the highest-quality contiguous forest area in the region. In the wider surroundings of Kralupy nad Vltavou, it is one of the public outdoor areas with benches and resting places. For a cultural addition, the state-owned Veltrusy Château with its park is located in the vicinity of Zlosyň. This adds the château and park to the village square, chapel and forest as further themes.

Cycling and Orientation

Local recreational opportunities in Zlosyň include a network of flat cycling routes. One longer, clearly described option is the “Mezi řekami nejen za zvonicemi” cycling tour: it is 55 km long, passes through Zlosyň and the Zlosyňský háj, and is listed as taking from three hours to a full day for mountain bikes, gravel bikes and trekking bikes. The flat cycling routes and the 55-km tour therefore offer different route lengths for planning a day. The 55 km remains a fixed distance, while the stated duration of three hours to a full day allows for different time estimates for the same tour.

There are also specific reference points for arriving and taking further excursions. The D8 motorway runs through the cadastral area of Zlosyň. Lines 470 and 372 of Prague’s integrated transport system stop in Zlosyň. In 2026, monthly obedience training sessions with Honza Farkač are scheduled at the ZKO 294 Zlosyň dog training ground; following prior registration, the training sessions are open to everyone.

Further Destinations for Your Own Research

If you would like to expand your search beyond Zlosyn, here are some further destinations: Kostelec Nad Labem, Olovnice, Hořín, Stránka, Želízy, Dolní Zimoř, Nelahozeves, Horní Počaply.

For the overarching travel overview: Mělník District.