Řimovice – Chapels, Landscape and Water Cup

A defining feature of Řimovice village square is the Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The church dates from 1872. The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk in Řimovice dates from 1732.

The two chapels connect the villagescape with different historical periods. The first historical mention of Řimovice dates from 1380 and is connected with Jan Očko of Vlašim, who later became the second Archbishop of Prague. Thus, the village square and the history of the village bring together architectural history and early written records.

The landscape around Řimovice consists mainly of varied forests and fields. The area around Řimovice is suitable for cycling tourism. The Loreta Church is located in the vicinity of Řimovice. Also nearby is the viewpoint recorded as the hill “Na Spravedlnosti [Vlašim] outlook p.”. The hill “Kostelík [Kladruby u Vlašimi]” is also located there.

The surroundings of Řimovice therefore bring together open fields, forest landscapes and destinations with different characteristics. For travel planning, the landscape, cycling tourism and nearby cultural destinations can be considered as separate focal points. The information about the nearby surroundings and the wider regional area indicates different spatial levels.

The Velký Blaník mountain is located in the wider regional area of Řimovice. Konopiště Castle is also located in this wider regional area. Mount Žebrák is likewise located in the wider regional area of Řimovice. The Church of Svatý Jan is also situated there. The Želivský Kláštor Monastery is also part of the wider regional area.

For excursions focusing on culture or the landscape, the wider regional area thus offers various types of features alongside one another: mountains, a castle, a church and a monastery.

During the Water Cup, participants cross a wooden bridge by bicycle or wheelbarrow; crossing by bicycle is one of the competitions. The Water Cup pond-crossing races in Řimovice have been held intermittently since 1937. Řimovice maintains traditions such as Masopust, Easter celebrations and the erection of the maypole.

The “Hospůdka pod hrází” is located in the municipal office building in Řimovice.

When comparing hotels in Řimovice, travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions can serve as clear points of comparison. Check this information on the respective offer pages and plan the rest of your trip around the landscape, cultural or event-related themes that are most important to you.

For further context, the village pages for Soběhrdy, Kladruby U Vlašimi, Jankov, Čechtice, Mezno, Radošovice, Louňovice Pod Blaníkem and Děkanovice are available.

For the broader travel overview: Benešov District.