Discover Vítějeves

In Vítějeves, cultural history and landscape can be explored as two distinct focal points of a trip. The Church of St. Catherine represents a building history dating back to the 14th century; the Údolí Křetínky Nature Park protects a diverse landscape, part of which lies within the municipality’s cadastral area. Seasonal routes, cycling and tennis also offer different options for planning your day. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Vítějeves, you can first decide which of these themes interests you most.

The Church of St. Catherine and its building history

The Church of St. Catherine in Vítějeves is originally Gothic and dates from the 14th century. The presbytery, the choir area of the church, preserves rare frescoes from the same period. Around 1912, the church was remodelled into its present-day neo-Gothic form. To understand the chronology, it is important to distinguish between the original style, the surviving paintings and the church’s current appearance: they represent different aspects or phases of its building history. Anyone interested in church architecture will find a tangible comparison here between medieval origins and later design.

Údolí Křetínky Nature Park: a landscape mosaic

The Údolí Křetínky Nature Park was established in 1996 to protect the landscape character and its significant aesthetic and natural values. It covers 5,570 hectares; part of it extends into the cadastral area of Vítějeves. The reason for its protection is a well-preserved mosaic of fields, meadows, woodland communities and human settlements. Its protection therefore concerns the coexistence of different landscape elements and settled areas. This makes it distinct from the church’s building history: the focus in the nature park is on the landscape as a whole.

Seasonal routes and cycling

The landscape surrounding Vítějeves offers interesting routes for summer and winter tourism. A description published in 2009 lists cycle route No. 104/I from Městečko Trnávka via Křenov and Brněnec to Svojanov Castle; in Vítějeves, it includes a junction. The route is described as a moderately difficult to challenging road route for racing and trekking bikes. Its course and difficulty rating give cyclists practical guidance for planning. As the description dates from 2009, check the current signage before cycling.

Tennis courts and tourist map

Visitors can use the tennis courts in Vítějeves if they pay the fee in advance. The terms of use may change, so check them before your visit. The municipal office sells postcards of the municipality and a tourist map of the Údolí Křetínky Nature Park on weekdays. If you would like to buy a map or postcard, check in advance whether sales are still available on weekdays.

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