Hať – Valley, Church and Hiking Trail

Hať combines a distinctive landscape with architectural history, hiking experiences and its own folk tradition. The town lies in a gentle valley on the Bečva stream, at the foot of the Hlučín Upland. This gives Hať a clear point of orientation for travellers who want to shape their stay around landscape, culture and activity.

The Bečva Valley and a Long History

The valley location shapes Hať’s first impression. The Bečva stream and the Hlučín Upland provide the town with a natural setting that you can take into account when planning your trip as a quiet connection with nature. At the same time, the town’s history reaches far back: Hať was first mentioned in a papal document issued in Lyon on 18 December 1250. The first mention in this document points to the town’s history reaching back to 1250 and complements its natural character with a historical focus.

The Church of Saint Matthew

An important cultural landmark is the Church of Saint Matthew in Hať. It was built by the Jesuit College in Opava and is a Baroque-style church constructed of stone and well-fired bricks. Its construction is dated to 1731 based on a year carved behind the main altar. The church also contains a Way of the Cross with 14 stations.

For your trip planning, this creates a point of interest for anyone wishing to combine sacred architecture, Baroque art and local history. You can include the church in your plans regardless of whether you are orienting your stay more towards culture or the landscape. In this way, Hať becomes more than just a starting point for a hike and gains its own historical character.

Hiking Trail with Several Stages

Those who would like to include some activity in their trip can consider the yellow-marked hiking trail. It runs from Ostrava-Petřkovice via Koblov and Šilheřovice to Hať. From Hať, the trail continues via Závada to the forester’s lodge near Bohuslavice. This sequence names several specific places and allows you to choose the desired section of the route to suit your own daily plans. It makes no claims about length, duration or difficulty; what is recorded is the course of the yellow-marked hiking trail.

Another event also draws attention to the landscape: Kulíškova desítka is a charity run. The programme on 26 September 2026 in Hať also includes a family-friendly walking route for enjoying the surrounding landscape. Families can therefore mark this date as a special travel idea, while other guests can include the hiking trail in their plans independently of the event programme.

Folk Songs as a Cultural Trace

The cultural character of Hať also includes the Hlučínsko collection of folk songs. Under Hať, it lists four songs: “Tam za horami”, “Na huře”, “U sušeda sum falešne okna” and “Něvědělch cestečky”. The collection expands the picture of the town with a musical dimension. Anyone interested in regional names, traditional songs and the less obvious forms of local culture will find another reason here to get to know Hať through more than just individual buildings or trails.

Hať as a Destination for Your Travel Plans

When looking for accommodation, Hať is particularly interesting if you want to combine several travel interests: the landscape around the Bečva, the town’s history, the Church of Saint Matthew, the yellow-marked hiking trail or a cultural event. When making your selection, first decide which of these focuses should shape your days. This allows you to compare offers specifically according to your planned trip without reducing Hať to a single attraction.

Compare More Destinations

If you would like to compare additional places for your travel plans, you can also include Hnevosice, Chuchelna, Jezdkovice, Hrabyně, Budišov Nad Budišovkou, Strahovice, Chlebičov and Kružberk in your comparison.

For the broader travel overview: Opava District.