Otaslavice – Hillforts, Museums and Cycling

Otaslavice lies on gentle slopes and in a stream valley at the transition from the Haná Plain to the hills and forests of the Drahanská vrchovina. The village combines an unusually rich history with museums, a cycling route and opportunities for active days. Particularly impressive is the Obrova noha hillfort above Otaslavice: the prehistoric site covers 9.5 hectares.

Hillfort, Castle Ruins and St. Michael

Obrova noha was already inhabited in the Eneolithic period. The three surviving lines of fortification were built in the Early Bronze Age; traces of settlement from the Late La Tène period were also identified in the outer bailey. Today, the site features three concentric lines of fortification and the preserved remains of a fourth rampart.

The architectural history of Otaslavice also includes the lower castle, which was destroyed in 1424 and never rebuilt. Surviving remains include part of the stone keep with window surrounds or a portal, as well as the still-visible coat of arms of the Lords of Kunštát. Hladomorna, a protected monument and surviving remnant of the lower castle tower, is one of the oldest structures in Otaslavice.

St. Michael’s Church was built at the time the upper castle was founded and is mentioned in 1330 together with the priest Jan. The present church was built in the Tudor Revival Gothic style. The nave dates from 1847, while the chancel with its altar dates from 1890. A special link between the village’s history and its routes is the covered passage known as Pavláčka: it leads from the vicarage across a bridge over a depression in the terrain to the church, and with its 40 steps formed part of the old church complex.

Museums of Village and Aviation History

The Muzeum řemesel presents village life through crafts associated with Otaslavice. Recreated areas of a bakery, hairdressing salon and mill give the exhibits a tangible form. The museum is housed in a vicarage believed to date from around 1330. Visits are possible during community celebrations or by arrangement with the municipal office in Otaslavice.

The Muzeum Josefa Františka consists of six large-format panels. Three of them are dedicated to Josef František, a hero of the Battle of Britain. The exhibition thus complements the older local and architectural history with a subject from the 20th century.

Swimming Pond, Disc Golf and Cycling Route

The Koupací biotop has been a local attraction since 2018 and was created on the site of a former outdoor swimming pool. Next to the Koupací biotop, the Discgolf Park Otaslavice is open to the public. Admission is free; discs can be borrowed for a deposit at the outdoor pool’s ticket office, or from the municipal office when the pool is closed.

For an active outing, the Rodinná trasa cycling route passes successively through Myslejovice, Otaslavice and Brodek u Prostějova. It is classified as a low-difficulty cycling route. The St. Michael’s Hody celebrations, with a pilgrimage and fair, usually take place on the first Sunday in October. There are also bus connections from Otaslavice towards Prostějov and Nezamyslice. If you are considering accommodation in Otaslavice, these connections can be taken into account when planning your own excursions.

Further Places for Your Research

For further searches, you can also look at Polomí, Krumsín, Hvozd U Prostejova, Seloutky, Dobrochov, Přemyslovice, Kostelec Na Hané and Proßnitz as well.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Prostějov.