Myslejovice: Ramparts, Forest and Local History

Myslejovice lies on the eastern edge of the Drahanská vrchovina and is surrounded by the forests of the Březina Military Training Area. Archaeological ramparts and the Church of the Annunciation give the village a layered history. If you are looking for hotels in Myslejovice, these themes can help you decide whether to focus your stay on local history or cycling.

Landscape and Cycling

A marked local cycling route runs through Myslejovice. Before setting out, check whether the markings are still up to date. The Myslejovická Reservoir is also located in the Březina Military Training Area. Fishing there is restricted because of military training activities. If you are planning to visit the reservoir, check the current access conditions in advance, especially those relating to fishing.

Archaeological Traces

Traces of settlement from the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Celtic culture have been found around Myslejovice. One especially clearly dated rampart is located on Spálený kopec. Its remains date from the transition between the Late Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age and are dated to the 9th–7th centuries BC. The fortification consists of three ramparts built of stone and clay. Because of its small size and the limited amount of material found, it is considered likely to have been a refuge. This probable interpretation should be distinguished from its dating and construction: it describes a presumed function, not an additional date.

Other rampart remains date to the period of early Slavic settlement. They are located on the nearby hills of Kozákov, Zámčisko and Spálený vrch. The archaeological landscape thus brings together different periods: the dated site on Spálený kopec and the Slavic ramparts on the other three hills.

Castle Sites and Terrain

The remains of the fortification known as Křéba lie about 400 metres from the village centre. Its southern and western sides descend above the Brodečka and a left-bank tributary, with an elevation difference of up to 60 metres. Křéba’s description therefore includes both its approximate distance from the centre and its steep terrain. Before visiting, confirm that the site is currently accessible.

The wooded hill of Zámčisko lies about 500 metres west of Myslejovice. A small castle stood there in the Middle Ages. The former castle site is in the Březina Military Training Area and is not open to the public without a permit. Check the current access conditions in advance. Křéba has different access information: the site is classified as freely accessible, but you should also check current access before visiting.

Church and Local Remembrance

The Church of the Annunciation in Myslejovice is a Baroque building dating from 1788. Its precisely dated construction adds a later chapter to the village’s history alongside its archaeological traces. West of Myslejovice, near the Winterovka cottage, a small memorial commemorates Karl Winter, who died in 1912. It is another local landmark, though this does not imply that it is publicly accessible.

When planning your visit, you can consider the different themes separately: archaeological sites sit alongside a Baroque building and a memorial to local history, while the cycling route offers a distinct focus. The reservoir, cycling route and former castle sites each have their own conditions or access information. Check the relevant details for the specific destination you plan to visit.

Discover more destinations: Březsko, Brodek U Konice, Skalka U Prostějova, Hvozd, Rakůvka, Hrochov, Určice, Šubířov.

For the overview of the wider area: Prostějov District.