Životice U Nového Jičína – Church, Nature Park and Cycle Path

Životice u Nového Jičína combines a remarkable local history with the landscape of Pobeskydí Nature Park. The town is located in the Moravian-Silesian Region; the Jičínka River flows through its valley. Those wishing to combine culture, easy walks and a family-friendly cycling tour during their stay will find several clearly distinct options here.

The church and the history of the town

The first written mention of Životice u Nového Jičína dates back to 1399. The Church of St. John the Baptist is a particularly important part of the town’s history. Its original wooden church dated from 1451 and burned down completely in 1898. The masonry Church of St. John the Baptist was subsequently built in 1902. A wooden altar from the church is dated to 1482 and is now located in the Moravian Gallery in Brno. During excavations in Životice u Nového Jičína, 92 Hungarian gold ducats from the 15th and 16th centuries were also discovered in 1898.

Valley, nature park and easy excursions

The location in Pobeskydí Nature Park defines the landscape character of Životice u Nového Jičína. The Jičínka River runs through the town’s valley, while the surroundings are suitable for easy walks. This provides a counterbalance to the cultural and historical topics associated with the church, altar and historical finds, without requiring a demanding hike. For cyclists, the “Koleje” cycle path runs from Nový Jičín to Hostašovice and passes through Životice u Nového Jičína at kilometre 1.7. The route is easy, has only slight inclines and is also suitable for families with children. Another option is the Nový Jičín–Mořkov–Hodslavice route: you can return to Nový Jičín via the Františka Palackého educational trail, which leads through Straník, Kojetín and Skalky.

Local festivals and accommodation information

The local events calendar includes several traditional examples. The community day “Den obce” was regularly celebrated in Životice u Nového Jičína in August. At the traditional Children’s Day on 4 June 2017, there was a fairytale meadow with entertaining tasks for children of different ages. A traditional “smaženice”, open to everyone, was also held on Whit Sunday. If you are looking for accommodation directly in Životice u Nového Jičína, the restored parish building near the church is a specific local option: it offers accommodation for 33 guests. The combination of the church grounds, river valley, nature park and cycle path makes the town particularly interesting for travellers who wish to combine historical discoveries with easy outdoor activities during their stay. Other places to consider in the surrounding area include [Frenstat Pod Radhostem](Frenstat Pod Radhostem), [Velké Albrechtice](Velké Albrechtice), [Spálov](Spálov), [Trojanovice](Trojanovice), [Ženklava](Ženklava), [Kujavy](Kujavy), [Skotnice](Skotnice) and [Slatina U Bílovce](Slatina U Bílovce).

For the overview of the wider travel region: Okres Nový Jičín.