The Ohře flows through Wickwitz, which lies in the river’s deep valley. Nature observation and local history give your stay different focuses: at Pískovna, fishing, tranquillity, and plant and animal life take centre stage; protected landscapes and an archaeological site also shape the character of the area. Before choosing your accommodation, you can decide whether you would like to focus primarily on the river landscape, nature, or the history of the place as well.
Nature and Protected Habitats
Fishing is possible at Pískovna, which also offers a peaceful place to relax. Plant and animal life can be observed there in a natural setting, too. The options offer different experiences: fishing is a specific activity, while tranquillity and nature observation give your stay a different character. Those who prefer to experience the surroundings attentively rather than actively will also find a suitable focus here.
The protected areas differ particularly in their forest habitats. Dubohabřina ve Vojkovicích protects preserved Hercynian oak-hornbeam forests and dry grasslands on steep slopes above the Ohře. The Špičák u Vojkovic protected area preserves beech and scree forests, dry grasslands on steep slopes, and the characteristic flora and fauna of deciduous forests. It also includes areas in the cadastral territory of Vojkovice nad Ohří. Both areas share dry grasslands on steep slopes; the forest types mentioned are oak-hornbeam forests in one and beech and scree forests in the other. In addition, Vojkovice and Jakubov are part of the Doupovské hory Special Protection Area.
One natural landmark offers a different sense of time: the Vojkovická lípa is a protected small-leaved lime (Tilia cordata Mill.) about 250 years old. The Studánka pod lípou spring has provided refreshing water for decades and was renovated in 2009. The tree and the spring add two specific details to the landscape: the approximate age of a protected tree and the long history of a water source.
Archaeological Traces and Location
The Vojkovice hillfort is an important archaeological site. It is classified as an archaeological site, a fortification, and a hilltop settlement. These three terms describe the same site from archaeological, architectural, and settlement-history perspectives. It lies south of the town, between the railway line and the Ohře, above the confluence of the Bystřice and the Ohře, at 370 m above sea level. This gives it a distinct cultural focus alongside the area’s nature and landscape themes.
Travel Information
The Cheb–Chomutov railway line passes through Wickwitz. The town is also located along a specific cycling route section: on the Radošov–Stráž–Lužný section of National Long-Distance Cycle Route 6, Vojkovice (Wikwitz) is at kilometre 4.6.
For water-tourists, Vodácký kemp Vojkovice is a campsite in Vojkovice nad Ohří. Check current availability before your trip. This specific accommodation option can therefore be included in your search, while the other details about the area can help you choose the focus of your trip.
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For the regional travel overview: Karlovy Vary District.
