Book a Hotel in Hostice: Nature, Culture and History

Hostice lies in the valley of the Mačací potok amid the Cerová vrchovina. The cadastral area covers 2,112 ha, a large part of which lies within a protected landscape area. The local scenery therefore includes both the valley area and the volcanic mountain landscape of the Cerová vrchovina. When hiking in a protected landscape area, current information on trail conditions should be checked before setting out.

In the area of the Cerová vrchovina Protected Landscape Area, wetland communities and riparian vegetation have developed in the upper sections of the small multipurpose water reservoirs, including the Hostice reservoir. These habitats serve as breeding grounds and food sources for several species of waterbirds. Before excursions into a volcanic mountain range, current information on trail conditions should be checked, as preparation depends on the planned route.

A green-marked cycling tourist route passes through Hostice and forms a circuit around the Cerová vrchovina. From Hostice, excursions into the volcanic mountain landscape of the Cerová vrchovina are also possible. Before a cycling tour, current information on trail conditions should be checked.

The Hostice reservoir lies 2 km beyond the village in the direction of Jesenské. It is used as a fishing area by anglers from the surrounding area and farther afield. Specific preparation for a day of fishing usually depends on current conditions and the applicable times, which should be checked before travelling.

The traditional hiking event through the Cerová vrchovina took place for the 49th time on 12 October 2024. The full-day hike followed a green-marked trail through the valley to Hostice. A hiking event is tied to a set date. Anyone wishing to take part in a later edition should check the current event date and start time before travelling.

The Baroque Roman Catholic Church of St. Andrew the Apostle in Hostice dates from 1787. In 1890, it was destroyed together with the entire village in a major fire. The church was restored between 1892 and 1913. For historic churches, current opening hours can be checked before travelling.

The traditional folk culture includes the folk song “Ó ó farsang”, preserved in Hostice, also known as Gesztete. It belongs to the category of adult folk songs for feast days. Also associated with Hostice, also known as Gesztete, is the folk singer Motyovszki Józsefné Kovács Teréz. She had a repertoire of more than 1,025 folk songs. Folk songs for feast days may be tied to specific event dates; current dates should be checked before travelling.

The manor house of the Putnoky family is located in Hostice. One family manor house still stands and is in very poor condition.

More destinations in the Rimavská Sobota District: Rimavské Janovce, Rimavská Seč, Klenovec, Chanava, Rimavské Brezovo, Vieska Nad Blhom, Radnovce, Žíp

To the higher-level travel overview: Rimavská Sobota District.