Kovalovice: Local History and Leisure

If you are looking for a hotel in Kovalovice, you can choose where to stay based on your interests: Stará Pošta and the history of the Battle of Austerlitz, cycling, or leisure activities by the water and sports. If you plan to visit a site, attend an event, or use a facility, check the relevant up-to-date visitor information, dates, or rules.

Cycling in and through Kovalovice

Two marked cycling routes pass through Kovalovice: one heads north to the Moravian Karst, while the other heads south to the Austerlitz battlefield monument zone. These directions provide a simple guide if you are choosing between the two destinations. Cycling Route No. 5136 Pozořice–Velešovice also passes through Kovalovice, runs along Class III roads, and is 5.5 km long. Check the current signs before setting out.

Stará Pošta and the history of the village

The preserved historic Stará Pošta post station was established in 1785 as a relay station between Brno and Vyškov and is directly connected with the Battle of Austerlitz. Visitors can see the restored interiors of the post station and a small museum exhibition. It is worth checking the latest visitor information before your visit. The post station’s former role as a relay station and its connection to the battle provide two specific historical points of reference.

Another historical landmark is the former fortress complex dating from the mid-16th century. It was later used as a manorial farm, a school, and an inn, and today it houses the Na Tvrzi restaurant and a cultural institution. If you are planning to visit the restaurant, check the latest information about its use in advance.

The Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul stands on the site of a former bell tower dating from 1826. The village district of Stará Pošta is also home to the so-called Ruská kaplička. It is said to have been built in 1851, after the Napoleonic Wars, by a Russian noblewoman. One or two of her relatives, officers of the Russian nobility, are probably buried there. The chapel was restored in 1995. Both the attribution of its construction and the possible burials are uncertain aspects of this history.

Traditions and event dates

Regular traditions in Kovalovice include the Petropavlovské hody, featuring a traditional field mass. If you would like to plan your stay around this festival, check the current date in advance. This allows you to plan your trip around the event without assuming a specific date.

Sports, the swimming biotope, and the water reservoir

The multi-purpose court in Kovalovice can be used for tennis, nohejbal, volleyball, small-sided football, and basketball. The municipality’s rules for using the court may be updated, so check the current requirements before playing.

The natural swimming biotope includes a children’s pool and a beach volleyball court. It is about 700 m from the Kovalovice Municipal Office and can be reached by following the signposts or the yellow tourist trail markers. Check the signs before travelling there, and look up the latest facility information if you are planning a visit.

The Potočiny water reservoir was built in 1987 and 1988 and is used for sports and recreation. Annual fishing competitions have been held there since 1995. If you would like to attend a competition, check the current dates; for specific fishing rules, consult the applicable information on site.

Discover more destinations: Nedvedice, Babice Nad Svitavou, Cvrčovice, Šerkovice, Šlapanice, Žďárec, Kuřim, Blažovice.

For the broader travel overview: Brno-Country District.