Discover Hodov

Hodov combines architectural history, its townscape and landscape with a festival tradition and an opportunity for cycling. Of particular interest is the time interval between the construction of the chapel and the older statue inside it; the Róbiřsky skale rock formation is also located near Hodov. The various dates range from 1349 through the 1740s to 1818, bringing together local history, a work of art and architectural history.

Chapel, Statue and Cultural History

A central point of cultural and historical interest is the chapel in Hodov. It was built in 1818 and is listed in the Central Register of Cultural Monuments under registration number 7/2641. As a structure, it dates from the early 19th century and also represents a specifically dated period in the history of the village. Its listing under a separate registration number supplements the construction date with its documented status as a cultural monument.

A statue of St John Nepomuk stands in the chapel in Hodov. It is life-sized, made of stone and dates from the 1740s. The statue is therefore several decades older than the chapel in which it stands. As a figurative representation, the artwork forms a separate point of cultural and historical interest within the chapel in Hodov, alongside the building itself. The different dates of origin make the chapel and statue two distinct historical components of the same interior. The statue therefore belongs to an older historical period than the building erected in 1818.

Townscape and Rock Formation

The first written mention of Hodov dates from 1349. The history of the village therefore reaches significantly further back than the chapel and the statue. The historic center has a regular layout. This characteristic refers to the design of the center as a whole, not to the shape of an individual building or the statue. Thus, the history of individual structures is complemented by the spatial form of the village.

The Róbiřsky skale rock formation is also located near Hodov. As a rock formation, it is distinct from the chapel, the statue and the historic center, and remains clearly defined as a landscape feature near Hodov.

Tradition and Cycling

On February 7, 2026, the Hodov Volunteer Fire Brigade held a traditional Masopust celebration. The program included a masked procession and music through the village. The masked procession represents the visible aspect of the tradition, while the music provides its acoustic accompaniment in the village. Thus, a specific local organizer, a fixed date and two elements of the proceedings are documented for this festival tradition.

For cyclists, the “Přírodním parkem Třebíčsko I.” route is classified as a moderately difficult cycling route. It complements the cultural and historical points of interest with an option for a sporting excursion. Its classification as moderately difficult describes the level of difficulty of the tour and thus places a different emphasis than the chapel, statue and village center.

More Places for Your Research

For further orientation, you can also visit Dalešice, Mladoňovice, Dědice, Mastník, Kdousov, Trebenice, Benetice and Třebelovice.

For the broader travel overview: Třebíč District.