Bohuslavice Nad Vláří

When choosing a destination, Bohuslavice nad Vláří offers three distinct points of interest: nature observations, a named section of the Bevlava cycling route, and traces of local history. These themes offer different starting points for your planning—for example, the season for a springtime nature observation, route details for cycling, or historical information about individual monuments.

Nature and spring blooms

The protected natural monument Pod Vrchy is a mixed forest in the cadastral area of Bohuslavice nad Vláří. In the Zlín District, it is considered the most species-rich site for the spring snowflake (Galanthus nivalis). Its protected status, forest type, and the particular significance of this plant species each give the nature theme a distinct aspect.

Another natural highlight comes in spring: thousands of snowdrops can then be seen on the northeastern slope below Mount Vrchy (461 m above sea level). The slope lies on the right-hand side of the Vlára valley, about 1.5 km southeast of Bohuslavice nad Vláří. If you take this seasonal sighting into account when choosing your travel dates, spring is the relevant time of year. This seasonal feature therefore differs from the mixed forest and protected area of Pod Vrchy, which are described as permanent features.

The Bevlava cycling route

The Bevlava cycling route runs from Brumov-Bylnice to Bohuslavice nad Vláří. This section is listed as 8.8 km long, with an elevation difference of 33 m. It is rated easy, but partly runs over unpaved terrain. These details should be considered together: the length and elevation difference describe the section numerically, while the note about the surface provides additional route information. Check trail conditions before setting off, as they may change.

This named route is a specific way to consider Bohuslavice nad Vláří as a cycling destination. The easy rating comes alongside the note about unpaved sections; both characteristics may be relevant to your personal planning. The available route details give a clear length for the section from Brumov-Bylnice to Bohuslavice nad Vláří, but do not provide a uniform account of how individual travelers experience it.

Cultural monuments and local history

The statue of Saint Florian is the oldest surviving cultural monument in Bohuslavice nad Vláří. The Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes are also among the town’s religious monuments. The chapel was consecrated on October 18, 1942; the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes stands beside it and dates from 1898. The two dates refer to different events: 1898 to the statue and 1942 to the chapel’s consecration.

A sandstone cross with a stone figure of the crucified Christ dating from 1865 stands along the road to Popov. Its material, depiction, and date give this monument a distinct character within the local cultural history.

Another historical connection reaches further back: prehistoric finds from the Lusatian Urnfield culture were discovered in the Vyšehrad area within the cadastral area of Bohuslavice nad Vláří. Thus, local history includes not only religious monuments but also archaeological evidence from prehistoric times.

The monument to the residents of Bohuslavice nad Vláří who fell in the First World War was ceremonially unveiled in 1928. It is a sandstone carving. The year places the unveiling in time; the material and stone carving describe the monument itself. Together with the older crosses, statues, and archaeological finds, it provides a broad timeframe for the town’s cultural history.

Getting there by train

The official railway timetable lists Bohuslavice nad Vláří station on line S5. If you plan to travel by train, check departure times in the timetable before your journey.

Discover more destinations: Tlumačov, Pozlovice, Lukoveček, Pohořelice, Doubravy, Hostišová, Otrokovice, Neubuz.

For the overview of the wider area: Zlín District.