Provodovice: Cycling Route, Village Character and Medieval History

Provodovice combines a distinctive settlement pattern with a cycling route that runs through the village and a history dating back to the Middle Ages. The houses are scattered across a narrow valley and along the slopes of the surrounding hills; there is no traditional village green. Provodovice offers beautiful views of the Hostýnské vrchy and the surrounding countryside. This gives you different perspectives to consider when planning your trip: the distinctive settlement pattern, the landscape and the village’s history.

Connections and Getting Around

Provodovice has connections to Přerov, Hranice na Moravě and Bystřice pod Hostýnem. These three names give you specific reference points if you are planning your stay around more than just the village’s local attractions.

Cycling the Route

The “Krajem božích muk a památných stromů” cycling route runs through Provodovice. It is about 33 kilometres long and has twelve rest stops and 23 information boards. This is the length of the entire route, not just the section within the village. Rest stops and information boards offer different kinds of guidance: places to take a break and information along the way. Together, these details give you a sense of the route’s approximate length as well as the opportunities to stop and find out more. The route’s name refers to wayside shrines and notable trees; its length adds a practical measure for planning your own cycling trip to this cultural and landscape theme.

Medieval History and a Monument

Before 1302, Provodovice was a fief village in the bailey of Šaumburk, held as a fief by Mikuláš of Šaumburk. By the beginning of the 14th century, Provodovice was already an episcopal fief. The term “bailey” refers to the outer area of a castle complex, linking the village’s early history to Šaumburk. The village is also home to a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. This religious monument complements the medieval feudal history and offers another way to explore the village’s past.

Village Days and Firefighting Competitions

Local events are another part of the village’s appeal. The “Den obce Provodovice” village day took place in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The “Noční soutěž” firefighting competitions were held in Provodovice on 12 June 2026, as well as in 2025, 2024 and 2023, and in other years going back to 2013. This means the event history includes both village days held in three consecutive years and a longer-running series of firefighting competitions. If you would like to plan your trip around a festival or competition, check the dates for your preferred travel period.

Highlights for Your Trip

Views of the Hostýnské vrchy add a landscape dimension to the experience.

Discover more destinations: Čelechovice, Bezuchov, Kladníky, Přestavlky, Výkleky, Křtomil, Stará Ves, Oplocany

For the broader travel overview: Okres Přerov.