Pravice: Cycling Routes, Monuments and Traditions

Pravice offers several distinct points of interest to consider when planning your trip: two named cycling routes, historic buildings, a cultural monument and local traditions. A direct bus connection runs to Hrušovany nad Jevišovkou and Znojmo. Which details matter for your stay depends on whether you want to focus on cycling, local history or a particular festival.

Cycling Routes Through Pravice

The Znojemská vinařská cyklostezka passes through Pravice. The Mezi poli a vinohrady cycling route also runs through the village. It is signposted and mainly follows quiet roads and field tracks along the Dyje and Jevišovka rivers. The route crosses the rolling agricultural landscape between the westernmost municipalities of the Hrušovansko region. Route conditions may change; check them before your bike ride.

Cultural Monuments and Building History

On the village green stands the statue of sv. Donáta, on a grassy area at the northeastern corner of the granary. The granary was part of the former manor farm complex and the former medieval fortress. The back of the statue’s pedestal bears the date ANNO 1753. The location and inscription provide different clues to the monument’s history.

The Nejsvětější Trojce Chapel was built in 1833, replacing a former Gothic church that was first mentioned in 1222 and still existed in the 18th century. The chapel was built at the expense of Vienna merchant P. Fuhrlinger and his wife, née Hieszová, from Pravice. The dates refer to different building stages: 1222 to the mention of the predecessor church, and 1833 to the construction of the chapel.

The historically valuable manor farm complex, known as Zámeček, is a cultural monument in Pravice. It has long been unused and neglected and requires comprehensive restoration. Its condition may change after restoration.

Traditions and Events

Pálení čarodějnic is held annually and is a social event featuring a cultural program, music and socializing. Local firefighters build a bonfire averaging 10 m in height. Dates and program details may vary. If you are planning your trip around this festival, check the specific details in advance.

Traditional events in Pravice include Easter rattling and caroling. Pravické krojované hody are also among the local folk traditions. Dates may vary; if you plan to visit around one of these events, check the date for your trip.

Landscape and Getting There

A 300 ha fallow deer enclosure is located within the cadastral area of Pravice. It is another feature of the local landscape, alongside the cycling routes and historic buildings.

Bus route 822 provides direct connections from Pravice to the towns of Hrušovany nad Jevišovkou and Znojmo. Timetables may change; if the bus connection is part of your plans, check the service for your travel date.

Discover more destinations: Jezeřany-Maršovice, Miroslav, Lechovice, Valtrovice, Bantice, Výrovice, Hrušovany Nad Jevišovkou, Žerotice

For the overview of the wider region: Okres Znojmo.