Hodějice: Chapel, Hody and cycle routes

If you are considering Hodějice as a travel destination, you can focus on several specific highlights: the town’s history around the Chapel of St. Bartholomew, the traditional Bartolomějské hody festival, or a cycling trip. The outdoor swimming pool, which also hosts open-air events, is another local attraction.

Waterways and location

Hodějice developed on the left bank of the Litava River; the Heršpický potok stream also flows through the village. These refer to two distinct geographical features: the settlement developed along the Litava, while the stream flows through Hodějice. For orientation, it is worth keeping these details separate: one describes the riverside location, the other the course of a stream through the village.

The chapel as a landmark

The Chapel of St. Bartholomew is Hodějice’s defining landmark and was built in 1884. Its year of construction gives this prominent local landmark a specific historical connection. If you are interested in local history during your trip, the chapel is a clear cultural highlight and a named point of reference for Hodějice.

Festival and event venue

The Bartolomějské hody is a traditional, recurring festival in Hodějice. It is listed in the municipal calendar for 2022 and 2023; the exact dates change each year. The venue is the sports ground behind the Sokolovna of TJ Sokol Hodějice. If the festival is the reason for your trip, plan around the calendar for your chosen year.

Cycle route and route planning

The 2.5-kilometre cycle route between Slavkov u Brna and Hodějice is suitable for cycling and inline skating. Along the route, there are four rest areas with benches and two bicycle parking areas with space for a total of 22 bicycles. When planning, you can take breaks and parking options into account alongside the route’s length. A route description dated 28 May 2025 also mentions marked cycle route 507, which continues from Němčany to Hodějice. Route conditions, facilities and signage may change; check the latest information before your trip. The project for the cycle route between Slavkov u Brna and Hodějice also aims to provide direct access to a public transport stop and the industrial zone in Hodějice.

Outdoor swimming pool and dates

Open-air events are held at the outdoor swimming pool. Following an extensive renovation, it was officially opened on 27 June 2003. Current facilities and schedules may differ; if you are planning a specific visit, check the information for your chosen date.

The dates serve different purposes: 1884 is the year the chapel was built, the Hody festival dates change annually, and 28 May 2025 is the date of the route description for cycle route 507. For travel planning, the calendar for your chosen year matters for the festival; for a cycling trip, current signage is key. This lets you consider the town’s historical points of interest separately from time-sensitive planning details.

Discover more destinations: Dětkovice, Pustiměř, Rousínov, Hvězdlice, Němčany, Švábenice, Milonice, Vážany Nad Litavou

For the broader travel overview: Okres Vyškov.