Ocmanice – Observation Tower and Haukwitzova Alley

Ocmanice above the Oslava

Ocmanice lies above the right bank of the Oslava. The observation tower above the water reservoir and Haukwitzova Alley, clearly visible from there, are useful reference points for finding your way around the town. The routes described lead to the tower; a mill site is also located nearby. Together, these details give a picture of the area that can be explored through its location, structure, landscape feature, and route.

The Oslava provides two different points of orientation: Ocmanice lies above its right bank, while the route through the Oslava Valley leads to the observation tower. The river location describes the town, while the valley route describes the way to a specific destination.

Observation Tower and Haukwitzova Alley

The observation tower above the Ocmanice water reservoir was built in 2004 and is 15.25 meters tall overall. The year of construction and exact overall height describe the structure precisely. Haukwitzova Alley is clearly visible from the tower. It comprises 187 trees and is designated a landscape monument. This distinguishes the tower and the alley: one is a dated structure, while the other is a named landscape feature with designated significance and a specific number of trees. Their visibility from the tower connects them as reference points.

Routes to the Observation Tower

The route through the Oslava Valley to the observation tower in Ocmanice is intended for both cyclists and hikers. Convenient parking is available at the start of the route, next to the new community center near the soccer field. One set of directions describes an approximately 1.5-kilometer stretch along a cycle path to a road. There, the route turns right and climbs the hill to the Ocmanická rozhledna. Another route description leads to Ocmanice across fields after passing the Dubovec pond.

These details answer different questions when choosing a route: the valley route specifies the intended modes of travel and a starting point with parking. The described stretch of cycle path gives an approximate distance to the road and the route that follows; Dubovec pond serves as a reference point for the route across the fields. The directions name the destination as Ocmanická rozhledna, thereby linking it to the observation tower in Ocmanice.

The approximately 1.5 kilometers refers to the cycle path as far as the road. The right turn and climb come afterward. This means you can use the figure to gauge the described stretch, not the entire route to the observation tower.

A nearby reference point

Stružský–Padrtův mlýn is on the Okarecký stream between the Rozběhlo and Rathan ponds, two kilometers south of Ocmanice town center. The distance locates the site in relation to the town center; the stream and ponds describe its immediate surroundings. This adds another specific map reference to the tower and alley. The location can thus be understood on two scales: its position south of the center and the named bodies of water right by the mill site.

Discover more destinations: Jasenice, Koněšín, Sedlec, Čechtín, Trebenice, Loukovice, Štěpkov, Kdousov.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Třebíč.