Paršovice: Church, Nature and Maleník

Paršovice combines an independent local history with a landscape between Záhoří, forested protected areas and the Maleník massif. If you would like to choose a place with cultural details and natural attractions for your stay in the Czech Republic, the municipality offers several different points of interest: a notable parish church, an important bird-breeding area and a cycle tourism route.

Parish Church and History of Paršovice

The parish church of Paršovice was consecrated on 22 July 1906 by Archbishop František Bauer. At the same time, the history of the church site goes back further: a predecessor of the parish church of Paršovice is already mentioned in the 16th century. The present parish church is the only Empire-style church in the Přerov District, making it a distinctive cultural point of reference for exploring Paršovice.

Landscape between Záhoří and Maleník

Paršovice lies at an elevation of 320 m in the Záhoří landscape. The Kelčská pahorkatina hills lie to the south, while the Maleník massif is to the north. The local landscape also includes Maleník, a 479 m-high peak in the cadastral area of Paršovice. This location makes Paršovice a place with clear landscape reference points: the Kelčská pahorkatina hills lie to the south, the Maleník massif to the north, while the Maleník peak, at 479 m, lies in the cadastral area of Paršovice. In this way, local history is linked to surroundings where ridges, forests and protected areas appeal to different interests.

The Dvorčák nature reserve consists of a natural mixed forest with a species-rich herb layer. Dvorčák is also an important bird-breeding area. The combination of mixed forest, a species-rich herb layer and a breeding area draws attention to several aspects of the natural environment. Dvorčák is not only about trees, but also about ground-level plant life and birds; the protected area thus complements the cultural attractions with an independent nature theme. For your travel planning, this natural area offers a different way of experiencing Paršovice from the historic landmarks in the village: here, the forest, plant life and birdwatching are the independent focal points.

Notable Details and Excursion Options

A stone statue of Panny Marie Hostýnské stands at the intersection on the road to Valšovice, in front of the Sokolovna building. The statue was donated by Jan Sehnal of Paršovice. The statue reflects local religious and historical traditions.

There are also specific options for active days. The “Moravská stezka” cycle tourism route runs north of Paršovice. The Na krásné vyhlídce forest lodge is a place with beautiful views of Záhoří and the Hostýn Mountains. If you are travelling with children, the 7th Paršovský duathlon is also one of the village’s special events: it is a children’s sporting event involving running and cycling. There is also a memorial plaque for Dr Hermann Reuss at a spring on a forest path above Střelnice.

Further Places for Travel Planning

For further research, here are the directly linked local pages: Prosenice, Podolí, Bochoř, Tučín, Potštát, Beňov, Hradčany and Olšovec.

For the higher-level travel overview: Přerov District.