Zlatníky: Village History, Chapel and Cycle Route

Zlatníky: Village History, Chapel and Trails

Zlatníky combines its local history with a distinctive chapel, a signposted cycle route and recurring events. The first written reference to Zlatníky dates from 1256; at that time, Velehrad Monastery purchased Zlatníky from Smil z Bílkova. For you, this historical starting point offers a concrete view of the village’s development without reducing Zlatníky to a single attraction.

Historical Traces in the Villagescape

From the end of the 16th century until 1718, Zlatníky was an independent estate owned by the Mošů z Bittendorfu family. In 1717, Jan Leopold Moš had a brewery built in Zlatníky. Together with the village’s early mention, this creates a chronological arc from the medieval transfer of ownership through the history of the estate to a specific example of the economy of that time.

The Chapel of St. John the Baptist still stands at the centre of the village square today. It was built and consecrated in 1877; after its reconstruction, the Chapel of St. John the Baptist was blessed. Anyone interested in smaller religious buildings and local history will find a clear point of interest here within Zlatníky.

Cycling and Events

Cycle Route No. 6167 runs from the Městské sady bus stop in Opava via Zlatníky, Stěbořice and Nový Dvůr to Hlavnice. The route is particularly interesting as part of your travel planning if you would like to connect several places along one route.

Events are also part of local life. In August 2025, Zlatníky hosted the seventh edition of the Guláš Fest. On 26 September 2015, fish festivals were held at the TJ–Sokol Zlatníky sports complex and were very well received by locals and visitors. The two dates show different facets of local event life, without implying that there is a year-round programme.

Landscapes Around Zlatníky

Přílet is a mountain in the surroundings of Zlatníky. Ovčák is a mountain in the wider regional area. The nearby hills (Kopec) [Opava-Zlatníky] and (U Hertic) [Stěbořice] are also located in the vicinity. Cvilin and Vildštejn are ruins in the wider regional area around Zlatníky. Mountains, hills and ruins complement the historical points of interest with different landscape connections.

Choose the Right Travel Focus

When looking for accommodation in Zlatníky, the focus of your days can provide a useful initial orientation: local history and the chapel lend themselves to a culture-oriented stay, Cycle Route No. 6167 to more active planning, while the events provide a specific time-based reason to visit. The decision remains yours and can be tailored to the specific interests of your travel group.

To compare other travel destinations, you can also view Dolní Benešov, Chvalíkovice, Mladecko, Strahovice, Kyjovice, Větřkovice, Jilešovice and Hrabyně.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Okres Opava.