Chomýž: Hiking Trails, Cycling Route and Historic Sites

Chomýž lies in the valley of the Rusava stream, below the western slopes of the Hostýnské vrchy. Forests in the Hostýnské vrchy Nature Park stretch east of the village. Hiking trails, cycling connections and historic landmarks offer different ways to plan a stay.

Landscape and Orientation

The location can be described using three reference points: the Rusava stream is part of the valley setting, the slopes of the Hostýnské vrchy lie to the west, and the forests of the nature park extend east of Chomýž. This distinction is useful for orientation: the valley setting describes the village itself, while the slopes and forests are landscape reference points to the west and east. This gives you an overview of the area before you look at the specific hiking and cycling connections.

Hiking to Křídlo Castle Ruins

The blue-marked hiking trail to Křídlo Castle Ruins passes through Chomýž. Low remains of the palace and fortification walls have survived at the ruins, along with the foundations of a tower-like gate and a round masonry cistern. The blue trail thus links the route through the village with a specific historic destination and its surviving structures. A yellow-marked hiking trail also passes through the village. If you would like to include the castle ruins as a destination, you can follow the blue trail; the yellow trail offers another hiking option through Chomýž.

Cycling: Local Route and Regional Route 5033

A signposted local cycling route passes through Chomýž. The regional cycling route 5033 also runs through the village; it is 55 kilometres long in total and runs from Kroměříž to Hustopeče nad Bečvou. Chomýž is also on this route. For planning purposes, you can distinguish between a local and a regional option: the local route is notable for its signposting, while route 5033 is identified by its number, endpoints and total length. The 55 kilometres refers to the entire route, not just the section in Chomýž. Since markings and routes may change, check the current route before setting out.

Historic Landmarks in the Village

The first written mention of Chomýž dates to 1365. A group of figures depicting Saint Anne, made in 1742, has survived in Chomýž; a stone cross from 1762 stands near the northern edge of the village. A monument on the village green commemorates the victims of the First World War. Another monument, dedicated to the partisan group Zelený kádr, stands in front of the kindergarten building. The group of figures and the cross stand alongside monuments commemorating the war and the partisan group. The years 1365, 1742 and 1762 mark different points in time: a written mention and two dated objects.

The information answers different questions when choosing what to focus on: the blue hiking trail offers a named destination, while route 5033 has a numbered course with endpoints and a total length. This lets you plan a hike to the castle ruins differently from a cycling trip on the regional route. The monuments add their own historical themes to these route options.

Discover more destinations: Rajnochovice, Roštín, Podhradní Lhota, Žeranovice, Slavkov Pod Hostýnem, Třebětice, Bystrice Pod Hostynem, Rusava

For the broader travel overview: Okres Kroměříž.