Hodice

Hodice is a municipality and village in Jihlava District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.

Geography

Hodice is located about southwest of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the hill Jelení hora at above sea level. The stream Třešťský potok flows through the municipality. The municipal territory is rich in fishponds.

History

The first written mention of Hodice is from 1303. The village was owned by a local noble family, which called themselves as Barons of Hodice. They owned Hodice until 1538, when the village was annexed to the Třešť estate. As a result of the loss of independent administration, Hodice experienced economic decline.

Transport

Hodice is located on the railway line Havlíčkův Brod–Slavonice.

Sights

The most valuable monument is a Baroque watermill from the end of the 18th century.