Discover Radostice: Church, Nature Park and Traditions

Two themes stand out when visiting Radostice: the architectural history of the Church of St. Simon and Jude and the landscape of Bobrava Nature Park. There are also hiking and cycling trails, as well as local festival traditions. You can trace the history of a specific building or focus on a protected landscape area and the routes described there.

The Church’s Architectural History

The Church of St. Simon and Jude was founded in 1333 by the brothers Mikuláš and Petr of Radostice; a commemorative plaque set into the church wall records its founding. The surviving Gothic chancel dates from 1366. The present Baroque nave was built during renovations in 1722, and the church was restored again in 1850. The building therefore shows distinct phases: its medieval foundation, the Gothic chancel and the later Baroque redesign of the nave. The 1850 restoration is another separate, later stage in its architectural history. If you are interested in regional architecture, these dates provide a specific timeline without assigning the chancel and nave to the same period.

Bobrava Nature Park and Trails

Bobrava Nature Park is a protected area covering 30.90 km², designated on January 1, 1982, in the Brno-venkov District. Its wooded area stretches between Ořechov, Střelice, Omice, Popůvky, Tetčice, Troubsko, Neslovice, Hlína, Silůvky, Prštice and Radostice. This means Radostice is one of the municipalities named in the park’s geographical description. Around Radostice, the landscape includes the meandering Bobrava River, meadows, wetlands and diverse riverside vegetation. Several old mills and a stone bridge are also features of the area.

Several hiking and cycling trails pass through Bobrava Nature Park, including a circular trail through the park. Near Radostický mlýn, a blue-marked hiking trail runs through the Bobrava Valley from Střelice to Želešice; the Přírodním parkem Bobrava cycling route also runs there. After Radostický mlýn, the Přírodním parkem Bobrava educational cycling route reaches the outskirts of Radostice and continues upstream along the Bobrava Valley. Conditions along this stretch of the valley can vary depending on the season. Another useful reference point is the Radostice–railway stop tourist signpost: a red-marked hiking trail runs from the signpost via the Kopaniny signpost onward to Ivančice. The trails differ in their format and destinations: alongside the circular route in the park, there is a marked link between Střelice and Želešice, a cycling route by the mill, and a trail towards Ivančice. If you follow the red markings, check the signs on site.

Festivals and Local Traditions

Local festivals and club activities are also part of life in Radostice. Babské hody took place in 2023 and were scheduled to be held again on June 8, 2024. Mladé hody were revived in Radostice in 2023. The Masopust tradition, newly established in 2024, included a masked procession, traditional Ostatky celebrations and live music. Traditional Masopust foods in Radostice include zabijačka and trubičky.

The Radostická nerezová desítka is a local running competition that took place in 2023 and 2024; Sokol Radostice helped organize it. If you want to plan your trip around a festival or race, check the dates for your intended travel period.

Discover more destinations: Vranov, Sokolnice, Želešice, Těšany, Malhostovice, Svatoslav, Osiky, Brumov.

For the broader travel overview: Brno-venkov District.