Discover Pila: local history and memorial tree

Two unusual traces stand side by side in the name Pila: the history of a settlement first mentioned in 1613 that disappeared between 1950 and 1960 because it was in the border zone, and the memorial tree “Čepičkovo dub na Pile”. The surviving house remains also connect the place with its settlement history.

Pila at a glance

• Pila lies about three kilometres west of Nemanice, on the road from Mýtnice to Lučina.
• Pila was first mentioned in 1613.
• In 1749, Pila had three mills and a sawmill.
• The settlement disappeared between 1950 and 1960 because it was in the border zone.
• The memorial tree near Pila is officially called “Čepičkovo dub na Pile”; its trunk circumference is 395 centimetres, and its crown reaches a height of 25 metres.

Local history between first mention and disappearance

The two dates highlight different things: 1613 marks the first mention, while 1749 records three mills and a sawmill. Pila thus links an early point in time with specific local facilities. Anyone interested in local history can regard the first mention and the later-recorded mills as two different glimpses of Pila.

Pila disappeared between 1950 and 1960 because the settlement was in the border zone. This turning point is part of its history, as are the earlier dates. Remains of houses have survived near Pila. These remains add a physical connection to the former settlement alongside the historical dates.

The memorial tree and its natural setting

The memorial tree near Pila is officially named “Čepičkovo dub na Pile”. Its trunk circumference is 395 centimetres, and its crown reaches a height of 25 metres. The circumference and crown height describe different aspects of its form and together give a concrete picture of the tree. As tree measurements can change as it grows, these figures are not fixed for all time.

The house remains and the memorial tree offer different points of interest: the remains are connected with the vanished settlement, while the tree is a named natural feature near Pila. For travellers interested in both historical traces and distinctive natural features, these two clearly distinct themes meet here.

Location and accommodation choices

For orientation, Pila lies about three kilometres west of Nemanice, on the road from Mýtnice to Lučina. The approximate distance gives a general idea of Pila’s location relative to Nemanice, while the road reference places it between the two named places. This makes it easy to include Pila as a destination in your travel plans.

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Frequently asked questions about Pila

What is the memorial tree near Pila called?

Its official name is “Čepičkovo dub na Pile”.

For the main travel overview: Okres Domažlice.