Leškovice brings together two distinct interests for visitors: learning about local history and hiking on marked trails. The memorial to the victims of fascism commemorates the destruction of the village in May 1945; a blue-marked hiking trail passes the Nohavičky pond cascade and Hejlov pond. When planning a stay, this raises a practical question first: would you like to focus on remembering the past, or mainly plan a hike? Chapels and coin finds offer additional points of interest in the local history, dating to different periods.
Commemorating the events of 1945
The memorial commemorates 5 and 6 May 1945. On those two days, German fascists murdered 26 residents and burned down the village. The dates and number of victims make clear what is being commemorated in Leškovice: a specific event in the village’s history. The memorial site has been protected as a historic monument since 1958. If you visit Leškovice for its history, you can plan time for remembrance as a distinct part of your stay, alongside a hike.
Hiking trails and bodies of water
The blue-marked hiking trail passes two named bodies of water: the Nohavičky pond cascade and Hejlov pond. Cart tracks also lead to Proseč Obořiště along the blue-marked trail. The route therefore features named landscape points and a specific destination. This information helps you plan the hiking part of your stay: Nohavičky and Hejlov are the bodies of water mentioned, and Proseč Obořiště is the destination of the cart tracks. The Chapel of St. Anne in Leškovice is also listed as a stop on a signposted hiking route.
Chapels and coin finds
The village chapel was probably built between 1790 and 1820 and has been protected as a historic monument since 1958. The construction date is approximate, not an precisely established year. The Chapel of St. Anne in Leškovice is listed as a stop on a signposted hiking route.
The archaeological information also points to different periods. Coins found in Leškovice are called “Duhovky” and date to the 3rd century AD. A total of eight coins were found in 1925 at the site identified as “v súdolích.” A cultural and historical visit can therefore introduce you both to an ancient period and to a specific year in which finds were made. Alongside the construction date of the village chapel, this gives you a picture of different historical points of reference, without requiring a set itinerary.
Plan your journey and accommodation
Leškovice has a railway station on line 224 between Tábor and Horní Cerekev. If you are considering travelling by train, check the current timetable before deciding on your stay dates. When looking for a holiday apartment, your preferred focus can be a good starting point: first consider whether you mainly want to explore local history or make a hike the centrepiece of your visit.
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