Velatice brings together diverse natural and historical features: protected steppe communities, rare flowering plants and a pond inhabited by amphibians are part of the local landscape, alongside the Chapel of St. Anne and an archaeological term that takes its name from Velatice. These places and themes offer different points of interest to help you plan your trip.

Nature and Landscape

Vinohrady was first designated a natural monument on 29 October 1981. It protects heat-loving steppe communities on rock formations of Culm conglomerate, along with associated protected plant and animal species. This natural site is defined both by its distinctive geological formation and by the communities that shape it.

Another natural monument is Velatická slepencová stráň. Here, too, the focus is on heat-loving steppe communities on Culm conglomerates. Rare flowering plants found in the area include the large-flowered pasqueflower, the dwarf iris and the Illyrian buttercup. For those interested in botany, these are specific examples of the protected area's plant life.

The Roketnice floodplain adds a different natural feature: a small pond was created there and was soon colonised by amphibians. A rest area with wooden sculptures and a view of a pond was established in 2012.

Paths and Access

Vinohrady can be reached via a farm track that forms part of a cycle path. This is separate from the named Podolí u Brna–Velatice–Tvarožná cycle route, which follows the old Imperial Road.

The operating rules dated 30 June 2022 list pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters, scooter and roller-ski users, people with pushchairs, wheelchair users and electric-bike users as permitted groups on the cycle path. This information is tied to the dated operating rules. If you plan to use the path, check the currently applicable rules before setting out.

Chapel, Festival and Local History

The Chapel of St. Anne was created by converting an original bell tower and was consecrated in 1909. Restoration, expansion and reconsecration followed in 1998. The two dates mark distinct stages in its history: first its conversion into a chapel, and later its renovation and expansion.

The place name is also connected with a specific archaeological term: the term Velatice culture was coined in connection with a cremation grave find in Velatice. An old water mill is another local sight.

The Anenské hody festival is traditionally held in Velatice; the dates of its individual events vary. The programme for Sunday, 26 July 2026, included a pilgrimage Mass in the chapel at 7:45 a.m. This specific date refers to the 2026 programme and is not information about future festival dates. If you plan to visit at a later time, it is therefore worth checking the relevant festival date in advance.

Velatice can be explored through several different interests when planning your trip: Vinohrady and Velatická slepencová stráň are distinct natural monuments, the Roketnice floodplain illustrates the development of a pond, and the chapel, Anenské hody and the archaeological find relate to local and cultural history. This makes it easier to decide whether nature, architectural history or a festival is most important to your stay.

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