Discover Slavkov pod Hostýnem

Slavkov pod Hostýnem is a destination for you if you would like to combine pilgrimage, trails, small cultural monuments and protected landscapes in one trip. The municipality offers a variety of reasons to stay: you can reach the pilgrimage site of Svatý Hostýn on foot, explore an educational trail using several modes of transport, attend a traditional event or discover the historic landmarks in the village and its cadastral area.

Pilgrimage and routes to Svatý Hostýn

The pilgrimage site of Svatý Hostýn is 3.4 km on foot from Slavkov pod Hostýnem. This gives the village’s religious connection a clearly described spatial orientation. The cycling route from Holešov to Svatý Hostýn also passes through Slavkov pod Hostýnem. At the edge of Slavkov pod Hostýnem, a cycle path connects the village with Bystřice pod Hostýnem. Those looking for accommodation can therefore choose between a stay focused on walking to the pilgrimage site and a trip by bicycle along this connection.

A tradition of its own is the Slavkovský poutní běh. It takes place every year before the pilgrimage of the municipality of Slavkov pod Hostýnem to Svatý Hostýn and follows the route of this traditional pilgrimage to Svatý Hostýn and back. The run thus combines a recurring date with the municipality’s traditional route, without requiring you to view the village merely as a stopover.

Hostýnské vrchy educational trail for different seasons

The Hostýnské vrchy educational trail is 16.6 km long and includes 11 stops. It can be explored on foot, by bicycle and, in winter, on cross-country skis. For your travel planning, this means an unusually clear choice of distinct ways to spend the day: you can experience the route as a hike, explore it by bicycle or use it on cross-country skis during the cold season. The length and number of stops provide the educational trail with a clearly defined framework.

Chapels, bell tower and wayside landmarks

The Chapel of the Virgin Mary (Kaple P. Marie) is located in the cadastral area of Slavkov pod Hostýnem, above the municipality at the edge of the forest. The Chapel of the Virgin Mary near the road to Hostýn dates from 1871. In the centre of Slavkov pod Hostýnem there is also a bell tower built in 1833. It stands on the site of a wooden bell tower dating from 1765. Another historic landmark is an iron cross from 1896, which also stands in the cadastral area of Slavkov pod Hostýnem.

Protected landscape and choosing your stay

The landscape includes PP Stráň, a protected natural monument in the cadastral area of Slavkov pod Hostýnem. It is a grass-covered hillside with individual lime trees and groups of pine trees. This aspect of the landscape complements the trails and pilgrimage destinations with a natural area of clearly recognisable character.

More places for your research

If you would like to extend your search to other destinations, you can also find Bořenovice, Holešov, Lubná, Lutopecny, Uhřice, Honětice, Hoštice and Chvalnov-Lísky.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Kroměříž.