Discover Kelčany: Chapel, cellar row and hiking route

For your trip to Kelčany, there are several themes to explore: the chapel in the middle of the village square, the historic cross near Chrást with three lime trees, the Kelčanské búdy cellar row and the “Cesta Podchřibím” route. These range from local religious history and places of remembrance to a hike with viewpoints and rest stops. If you are looking for a hotel in Kelčany, these themes can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your stay: religious tradition, cultural history, cellars or outdoor activities.

Chapel and religious tradition

The “Navštívení Panny Marie” chapel stands in the middle of the village square and dates from 1817. It was reconstructed in 2013. These dates should be distinguished for historical context: 1817 marks the chapel’s origins, while 2013 refers to a later reconstruction. Its location in the middle of the village square makes it a clearly identifiable landmark within Kelčany. The “Kelčanský svátek” is also part of local religious customs: a traditional local celebration of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, accompanied by a procession. As the exact date may vary each year, it is worth checking the dates for your planned trip. The chapel and the celebration offer different ways to explore local religious history: one through a specific building, the other through a traditional custom.

The cross and lime trees near Chrást

Near Chrást stands a historic wooden cross made of oak, which has been there since 1810 and is about 5.5 metres tall. It is listed as a cultural monument. In 2005, three lime trees at the site of the cross were also designated as memorial trees. The years have different meanings: 1810 marks how long the cross has stood there, while 2005 is the year the trees received their designation. This also makes the distinction between the objects clear: the cultural monument is the cross, and the three lime trees are the memorial trees.

Kelčanské búdy and wine tastings

The Kelčanské búdy form a row of cellars in the northern part of Kelčany. They line the main road between Kyjov and Žádovice. Cellar owners in the row offer wine tastings with gastronomic specialities. However, what is on offer depends on each cellar owner, so it is best to arrange a tasting directly with the owner concerned. This lets you include the cellar row as a local point of interest in your trip plans while also checking whether a tasting is available during your visit.

Cesta Podchřibím

The “Cesta Podchřibím” route offers numerous distinctive viewpoints and rest stops. Depending on the direction, it begins or ends in Kelčany at the wooden cross near Chrást. This historic landmark is therefore distinct from the chapel: the chapel stands in the middle of the village square, while the cross is near Chrást and also serves as a starting or finishing point. The cross’s role on the hike depends on the direction you choose. The viewpoints and rest stops also draw attention to the route itself, not just to the point of interest in Kelčany. When planning your hike, therefore, take both aspects into account: the direction and the features along the route.

Discover more destinations: Ratíškovice, Javorník, Nechvalín, Blatnička, Moravany and Kyjova, Skoronice, Kozojídky, Tvarozná Lhota

For the overview of the wider area: Okres Hodonín.