Čeložnice lies at the southern foothills of the Chřiby Hills. When planning a stay, local history, trails and woodland offer different starting points. Historical dates refer to different things: the first written mention, the construction of the bell tower and the inscription on a wayside cross. The landscape also features named springs, a mature wild service tree and the woodland fauna described here. You can therefore choose the focus of your trip based on history, hiking routes or an interest in nature.

Local History Between the Tower and the Wayside Cross

Čeložnice was first mentioned in writing in 1131. Two immovable cultural monuments are listed in the state register. The bell tower in the centre was built in 1854 and bears a sundial, regarded as a surviving testament to the craftsmanship of local builders. The wayside cross by the road is the second cultural monument in Čeložnice listed in the state register; the year 1802 is engraved on the cross. The dates 1802 and 1854 can be linked to specific features: the first appears on the cross, while the second is the year the tower was built. The year 1131 is different again, marking the first written mention of the village. For anyone wishing to put local history in chronological order, this provides an early written record and two later dates tied to specific objects.

Woodland, Springs and Wildlife

In the northern, wooded part of the municipality, the Čeložnický potok stream rises at the Kolomaznica spring. A mature wild service tree also stands north of Čeložnice in a significant landscape feature; it has been proposed as a memorial tree. Roe deer, wild boar and red deer live in the forests; goshawks and common buzzards can also be spotted there. For nature enthusiasts, this brings together several features: a named spring where a stream begins, a wild service tree proposed as a memorial tree, and animal species that live in or can be observed in the forests. The Smrďavka spring lies on the edge of the Pastviny recreation area. Together with Kolomaznica, it offers a second spring-related stop, this time at the edge of Pastviny rather than in the wooded part of the municipality.

Choosing a Route and Getting There

The yellow-marked hiking trail from Kyjov leads to Čeložnice. Near Čeložnice, the Via Czechia route leaves the marked trail for 400 m, passing the bell tower and continuing along a street of wine cellars. This difference is useful when comparing the route descriptions: the yellow-marked trail uses Kyjov and Čeložnice as its start and destination points, while the Via Czechia route is described in more detail by a section away from the marked trail and the landmarks of the bell tower and cellar street. Čeložnice is accessible by bus. Check local connections before travelling on your chosen date.

Discover more destinations: Nová Lhota, Lovčice, Starý Poddvorov, Velká Nad Veličkou, Kostelec U Kyjova, Stavěšice, Čejč, Sobůlky

For the broader travel overview: Hodonín District.