Oldřichovice: History, Church and Marked Trails

Oldřichovice lies in the hills above Malenovice, between Pohořelice and Karlovice. Its location at the crossroads of Slovácko, Wallachia and Haná shaped local traditions. The landscape and local history offer several points of interest during your stay: from historical context to the modern church and marked trails.

Local History and Traditions

Oldřichovice has been documented in writing since April 3, 1337. In the first half of the 14th century, the village was part of the Podhradí estate. These details highlight different aspects of its history: the exact date marks the written record, while the estate affiliation places Oldřichovice in the political context of the time.

Local folk costumes are also part of the village’s history: Oldřichovice had its own men’s and women’s costumes until 1880. This endpoint lies well after the references to the 14th century and adds a later cultural tradition to the village’s early history. The sports memorial tournament in honor of Miloš Skácel is held regularly in Oldřichovice.

Church of St. Zdislava

The modern Church of St. Zdislava is a more recent landmark. It was designed by architect Martin Tomešek and built between 1994 and 1997. Auxiliary Bishop Josef Hrdlička consecrated the church. The written record from the 14th century and a building from the 1990s thus represent different layers of the village’s history.

A stage of the pilgrimage from Štípa to Napajedla, documented in 2023, passed through the church in Oldřichovice. If you are interested in the connection between architecture and pilgrimage routes, this offers a specific historical link: St. Zdislava was part of this stage.

Marked Trails and Views

The Stezky napajedelských emirátů (Trails of the Napajedla Emirates) comprise around 70 kilometers of marked routes with beautiful views. The trail network connects Napajedla with surrounding municipalities, including Oldřichovice. The trails are intended for pedestrians and cyclists, including mountain bikers. You can therefore explore the marked routes on foot or by bike, depending on your preferred mode of travel.

Information boards along the trails provide details about points of interest such as forts, ruins and monuments. If you would like to learn more about such places while exploring, they offer additional information about the surrounding area. The marked trails thus combine views with information about historical sites and buildings.

Getting There and Dates

Oldřichovice’s rail connection is via Napajedla, five kilometers away, on line 330 between Přerov and Břeclav. For travel by road, the road to Oldřichovice branches off from I. class road 55 between Otrokovice and Staré Město u Uherského Hradiště. For your planning, you can distinguish between the rail connection via Napajedla and the road junction on I. class road 55.

For December 31, 2026, the Klub českých turistů Napajedla (Czech Tourist Club Napajedla) announces the 46th K. Janošek New Year’s Eve Hike. The route may vary from year to year. If you are including this date in your travel plans, check the details for the specific edition.

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For the broader travel overview: Zlín District.