Lesonice between nature, cycling routes and history

Lesonice combines a gentle valley with a marked cycling route, a themed nature trail and visible traces of the town’s history. Fields surround the town; to the east, the landscape is shaped mainly by deciduous forest. There are also cultural monuments and a revived local tradition. You can tailor your stay to whether you would rather focus on the landscape, cycling, history or local festivities.

Landscape, views and trails

The valley and its surroundings give Lesonice a distinctly rural character: fields lie around the town, with mainly deciduous forest to the east. A viewpoint on the Školní naučná stezka LESONICE offers views of the wider area. From there, you can see Moravský Krumlov, as well as wind, nuclear and solar power plants. How far you can see depends on conditions at the time.

For a cycling trip, marked Route No. 5009 passes through Lesonice. Its route is Břežany–Miroslav–Miroslavské Knínice–Lesonice–Moravský Krumlov–Rokytná. Within the Lesonice cadastral area, the route follows roads with little traffic. If you want to explore by bike, you can follow this designated sequence of places rather than confuse the route with the nature trail.

The Lesonická školní naučná stezka (Lesonice School Nature Trail) has a different focus: it has six themed stops with information panels and starts at the primary school, built in 1912. The trail aims to introduce visitors and local residents to natural and historical sights in the area around Lesonice. Before your visit, check the condition of the trail and its panels on site.

History and cultural monuments

The area’s history dates back to the Neolithic period. Archaeological finds and excavations indicate that the Lesonice area was already inhabited at that time. There are also historical points of interest nearby: a fortified settlement once stood on the summit of nearby Leskoun. The Obilné jámy are grain-storage pits dating from before the Thirty Years’ War and are also located nearby.

The town has two registered cultural monuments with specified addresses: the bell tower is at Náves 1 and bears registration number 19672/7-6517. The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk stands at Náves 2; its registration number is 15689/7-6516. Both monuments offer a tangible point of reference if you are interested in the town’s architectural history during your stay.

Built by residents in 1924, the Sokolovna now serves sporting and cultural purposes together with the sports ground. Lesonice also has a swimming pool for recreation. If you plan to use it, check whether it is open during your travel dates in advance.

Tradition and choosing accommodation

The local hody festival has been revived as a tradition and takes place every year in August. No specific event date is given, so if you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates before booking. That way, you can find a hotel in Lesonice to suit the kind of stay you have in mind.

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