Opatovice I – Chapel, Ponds and Cycling Route

Opatovice I combines a chapel on a rock, ponds with fishing traditions and a cycling route. Culture, water and activity thus shape different aspects of the locality. An Advent concert, a children’s playground by Hanzlovy Pond and the Opatovická footbridge add distinctive touches. For a stay, these themes can be selected separately and combined.

The Chapel in the Local Landscape and History

A chapel stands on a rock in the centre of Opatovice I and defines the local landscape. On 14 May 2026, a restored wooden altar with an altarpiece was returned to the Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity in Opatovice I. The origin of Opatovice is probably connected with the activities of abbots from the nearby Sedlec Monastery. In the 13th century, these abbots were involved in the settlement of the region south of Kutná Hora. The chapel’s historical connection therefore extends from an event in 2026 back to the medieval development south of Kutná Hora.

An Advent concert in the chapel is also one of Opatovice I’s traditional community events. The concert connects the chapel with an event in community life. This gives the cultural side of a stay a different focus from the ponds and cycling route.

Ponds and Family Experiences

New play equipment has been installed for a children’s playground by Hanzlovy Pond. The play equipment complements the pond with a space specifically intended for children. Fishing takes place regularly at Katovna Pond on Sundays from 8 to 11 a.m. In addition, a third fishing camp for children, featuring fishing competitions, was held at the Katovna municipal pond. The fixed Sunday period and the fishing camp represent two different forms of fishing at Katovna Pond.

Cycling Route and Waterside Landscape

The 61.5-kilometre CKH16 cycling route passes through Opatovice I. Its length is relevant for planning the timing of a cycling trip and represents a larger route framework. Ponds and rest areas are located at the route point in Opatovice I. They mark a section where the longer route can be combined with planned breaks. The Opatovická footbridge is a cycling experience in which Mlýnský Pond is crossed via a narrow bridge. Those wishing to combine cycling with a waterside landscape will find both a route with ponds at the route point and a specific crossing over Mlýnský Pond.

Transport Information and Other Destinations

A bus timetable is available for Opatovice I to ensure the municipality’s transport connections. This provides specific information for planning travel by public transport, without allowing particular travel times or connections to be inferred.

For further research, you can also explore these destinations: Vlastejovice, Kluky, Soběšín, Nové Dvory U Kutné Hory, Třebešice, Třebětín, Čestín and Vlkaneč.

To the broader travel overview: Kutná Hora District.