Discover Určice: Culture and Cycling Routes

Určice lies in the western part of the Haná region, southwest of Prostějov, at the foot of the Drahanská Highlands. The town therefore combines a clearly defined landscape setting with notable evidence of regional history. If you would like to combine culture and active exploration on your trip, Určice offers several specific points of interest.

Baroque Church, Tower, and Religious History

The present-day Church of Saint John the Baptist stands at the center of the town’s history. It was built in the Baroque style between 1727 and 1734. Next to the church stands a detached tower that certainly dates from the mid-15th century. The crypt beneath the church contains the remains of Kateřina z Kravař. This means that different historical periods meet in one place, from the medieval tower to the Baroque church.

These historical points of reference complement one another to create a multifaceted cultural picture: The tower takes you back to the mid-15th century, the church to the Baroque period, while the crypt, pilgrimage site, and statue add further religious connections. In Určice, architectural history, remembrance, and religious tradition thus come together in a shared context.

The Marian pilgrimage site is also part of Určice’s religious heritage. Its origins are associated with the parish priest Pavel Alexander Jakšíček. A statue of Saint Florian dates from 1766. Those interested not only in visible landmarks but also in the history of the town can consult historical documents in the Určice library. This combination of architectural history, remembrance, and religious tradition gives a stay in Určice a distinctly cultural focus.

Signposted Routes Through Určice and Beyond

Určice is also connected to signposted routes. The green hiking route from Otaslavice via Určice to Plumlov runs through the town. For cyclists, signposted cycling route No. 5013 begins in Prostějov and continues via Určice, Výšovice, and Skalka into the Němčicko microregion. In addition, signposted cycling route No. 5041 is designated as the Určice–Vranovice–Dobrochov–Vyškov connection. The various routes provide clear guidance if you would prefer to plan your trip around a hiking connection, a longer cycling tour, or the historic sights.

The routes differ in their orientation: The green hiking connection links Otaslavice, Určice, and Plumlov; cycling route 5013 leads from Prostějov through several intermediate towns into the Němčicko microregion; while route 5041 forms another designated connection as far as Vyškov. When planning, you can therefore first decide whether the route through Určice itself, the continuation into the microregion, or the connection to Vyškov provides the framework you want.

When choosing accommodation, you can therefore first determine your personal focus: Should the church, historic tower, Marian pilgrimage site, and library provide the cultural setting, or would you like to include signposted routes in your plans? Určice accommodates both perspectives, without requiring you to consider the town’s history and the routes separately. For your further search, you can also find Hrdibořice, Vícov, Brodek U Prostějova, Skalka U Prostějova, Horní Štěpánov, Biskupice Na Hané, Bílovice-Lutotín and Stařechovice.

For the broader travel overview: Prostějov District.