Provodovice – Cycling Route, History and Landscape

Provodovice combines an unusual village layout with cycling, landscape and a history dating back to the Middle Ages. There is no traditional village green here: the houses are scattered throughout a narrow valley and on the slopes of the surrounding hills. Provodovice offers beautiful views of the Hostýnské vrchy and the surrounding landscape. Anyone planning a stay that caters to different interests will find a place where the village character, nature and regional discoveries are closely intertwined.

Cycling Route through Provodovice

The “Krajem božích muk a památných stromů” cycling route runs through Provodovice. It is approximately 33 km long and has 12 rest areas and 23 information boards. At approximately 33 kilometres, the route is relevant when planning a longer cycling tour. Twelve rest areas provide opportunities for breaks, while 23 information boards accompany the ride. You can therefore divide the tour into sections and plan breaks from the outset. This creates room to appreciate the landscape and the features of Provodovice in addition to the physical activity. When planning an active day, Provodovice can thus be incorporated directly into a route decision without reducing the village to a single attraction.

History and Visible Features of the Village

Before 1302, Provodovice was a fief village in the outer bailey of Šaumburk, held by Mikuláš of Šaumburk. As early as the beginning of the 14th century, Provodovice was an episcopal fief. These two historical references give the village a clear medieval context. The local history is complemented by a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, located in Provodovice. Together with the scattered development, this creates a village character that differs from that of a village whose houses are grouped around a central village green.

Community Life and Events

The local events calendar is also part of Provodovice’s character. The community day “Den obce Provodovice” took place in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Provodovice also hosted the “Noční soutěž” firefighting competitions in, among other years, 2026, 2025, 2024 and 2023, as well as in further years going back to 2013. For cultural and social-sporting events, the “Venkovní spolkové a společensko-sportovní centrum mikroregionu Záhoran” has a covered dance floor and a covered area for visitors. Thus, in addition to the landscape, local events and community activities provide potential points of interest.

Connections and Choice of Location

There are connections from Provodovice to Přerov, Hranice na Moravě and Bystřice pod Hostýnem. When looking for accommodation, you can therefore keep Provodovice in mind as a possible location if a combination of a cycling route, landscape views and regional local history is the focus. Depending on whether you prioritise the route, historical discoveries or events, the village offers different starting points for your further planning.

For your further choice of location, you can also compare Zábeštní Lhota, Polkovice, Lisna, Nahošovice, Veselíčko, Dolní Nětčice, Prosenice and Křenovice compare.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Přerov.