Discover Dřevohostice: Castle, Bell Tower and Cycling Route

A stay in Dřevohostice can focus on very different things: architectural history, historic works of art or cycling. The castle, bell tower and Záhorská cycling route that runs through the town give you concrete points of reference for planning your trip.

Renaissance Castle and Earlier Architectural History

Dřevohostice Castle is a four-winged Renaissance water castle. It was built on the site of a water fortress that had already stood there before 1368. The date before 1368 refers to this earlier water fortress, not to the Renaissance castle. This distinguishes two different periods: the predecessor structure on the site and the four-winged Renaissance building. The castle is one of the most significant monuments of the Moravian Renaissance.

In the outer bailey, valuable Baroque statues of Saint John of Nepomuk and Saint John Sarkander stand on high pedestals on either side of the upper gate. The fire brigade museum, which is open seasonally, is also located in the outer bailey. The architecture and works of art define the castle grounds, while the museum adds a subject of its own.

Bell Tower, Bell and Sculptures

The Renaissance Brethren Bell Tower in Dřevohostice has five storeys and is 25 metres high. Its present-day form dates from 1581. The “Maria” bell in the Dřevohostice bell tower dates from 1721 and weighs 685 kilograms. The dates refer to different things: 1581 to the tower’s present-day form, and 1721 to the bell.

Another public work of art stands in Novosady in front of house no. 359: a folk Baroque sculpture of Saint Roch from the second half of the 18th century. Dřevohostice is also associated with archaeological subjects: the Dřevohostice burial ground and the Dřevohostice-type jug are well known in archaeology. The burial ground is also featured on the educational trail.

Visits and Practical Information

The information centre at Dřevohostice Castle offers tours of the castle and the fire brigade museum. Tourist maps and brochures are also available there. As the fire brigade museum is open seasonally, it is advisable to check the available tour times before your visit.

For bus and train timetables, Dřevohostice’s official transport website provides information on IDOS timetables. If you are planning your journey, check the specific connections and times using the latest IDOS information.

Educational Trail and Cycling Route

The Dřevohostickým lesem educational trail presents the natural and historical features of the forest north of Dřevohostice. Route information was published in 2021; check the trail’s condition locally before planning your visit around it.

The Záhorská cycling route passes through Dřevohostice and is approximately 39 kilometres long. It follows paved surfaces, includes some climbs and is better suited to touring bikes. This suitability is a helpful guide when choosing a bike; you can also take the climbs into account when planning your route.

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