Oleksovice brings together several distinct themes for trip planning: four wine regions, diverse natural habitats, water sports at Oleksovický rybník and a Baroque work of art. There is also a specifically named cycling route to the town. If you choose a destination based on its characteristic highlights, in Oleksovice you can weigh up winegrowing, nature, activities on the water and culture.
Nature between wetlands and heathland
The protected natural monument Oleksovická mokřina covers 43.96 hectares. Reed beds define the area; along their edges are groups of shrubs and trees, including alders and willows. Suitable alluvial woodland is also found in places. Numerous protected and endangered animal species live in the area. Reed beds, wooded edges and patches of alluvial woodland give the wetland a variety of structures.
Oleksovické vřesoviště offers a different landscape focus: it comprises heathland and sand pits. Heather (Calluna vulgaris), grey hair-grass (Corynephorus canescens), sand martins (Riparia riparia) and European bee-eaters (Merops apiaster) are found there. While the Mokřina is a wetland characterised by reeds and trees, heath and sand take centre stage at the vřesoviště. These examples include both plants and birds, adding specific species to the range of habitats.
Winegrowing with four named vineyards
Four vineyards bear the names “Rusteny”, “Rajny”, “U lipky” and “U zámku”. Together, their vineyards cover 42 hectares and are planted predominantly with Müller-Thurgau. The area figure refers to all four vineyards combined, not to each one individually. The names give the winegrowing theme a local structure; the grape variety identifies the predominant cultivation. This gives you two distinct points of reference when planning your trip: specific vineyards and a clearly named grape variety.
Water sports at Oleksovický rybník
Water skiing, ski jumping and motorboating take place at Oleksovický rybník. Water skiing and ski jumping share a connection with skis; motorboating adds a different kind of water activity. This distinguishes the water sports at the rybník from the nature and wine themes: here, the focus is on specific activities on the water. If you prioritise being active on the water when choosing where to go, this is a consideration in its own right.
Baroque sculpture and stone carving
The “Holy Trinity Group” is a remarkable Baroque work of sculpture and stone carving from 1760 and part of Oleksovice’s historic cultural landscape. It is attributed to the workshop of Josef Winterhalder the Elder. The date, stylistic classification and workshop attribution provide different art-historical points of reference: the year places the work in time, while the attribution identifies its artistic context. The description as sculpture and stone carving also refers to its three-dimensional design and the work in stone.
Getting there by bicycle
Cyclists can reach Oleksovice via the Znojemská vinařská stezka, which passes through Hostěradice. The route then continues along Road 397 and another turn-off to Oleksovice. The route name, intermediate destination and road provide a specific sequence for planning your journey. If you plan to use this route, check the current route before setting off.
Discover more destinations: Milíčovice, Chvalovice, Zblovice, Damnice, Jiřice U Moravských Budějovic, Únanov, Chvalatice, Hrabětice.
For the regional travel overview: Okres Znojmo.
