Čekovce: Hotel, Local History and Cycling Route via Bzovík

Čekovce lies east of Krupina in a valley through which the Čekovský potok flows before joining the Krupinica. The church of Čekovce is located in the centre of the village. The first holy mass was celebrated there in autumn 1923, while the church tower was completed in 1925.

Culture and Townscape

Among the visible memorial sites is the monument to those who fell in the First World War, erected in Čekovce in 1936. A cross stands in the cemetery, which the municipality had erected as early as 1895. A memorial room presents the history of life and the cultural heritage of the village and its inhabitants.

The townscape is also characterised by preserved houses with typical elements of folk architecture. In the centre of Čekovce, these houses form a relatively enclosed group. In addition, houses with such typical elements from the early 20th century have been preserved. An older house owned by the municipality was renovated and partially reconstructed in 2014.

History and Local Traditions

The early history of Čekovce is linked to the provostry of Bzovík. The cultivation of hemp was one of the village’s historical sources of livelihood. In earlier times, men in Čekovce also practised woodcarving. The surviving local references thus bring together agriculture, craft activity and a church-influenced history.

A notable personality is also associated with Čekovce: the palaeontologist Jozef V. Luňaček was born here in 1844. During his teaching career in Krnišov, he became interested in geological research. His life story adds a scientific dimension to the local references to work, education and historical development.

Cycling and Bzovík

The cycling route to Čekovce runs along roads, asphalt surfaces, and field and forest paths, and is suitable for MTB and trekking bikes. A cycling route from Krupina leads via Bzovík to Čekovce. Thus, Bzovík is connected not only with the early history of the village but also appears as a stop on a described cycling connection.

The architectural remains of the monastery in Bzovík include a preserved Gothic sacristy that was converted into a chapel, as well as preserved fortifications with corner towers and a visible moat.

For travel planning around Čekovce, visitors can view or compare hotel offers neutrally. Before booking, it is worth checking the exact location of the respective offer, the type of accommodation and the intended occupancy. Included services, individual price components, and the booking and cancellation conditions can likewise be checked directly on the offer page. The specific terms stated for each offer remain decisive. When making a selection, the historical sites and the cycling connection can be considered together with a review of the hotel conditions.

Other Places

Other places: Cerovo, Lišov, Lackov, Dudince, Senohrad, Hontianske Nemce, Ladzany, Uňatín.

To the higher-level travel overview: Krupina District.