Sklené Nad Oslavou: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Sklené nad Oslavou combines a landscape shaped by ponds and wooded areas with a long local history and vibrant local traditions. There are twelve ponds in the cadastral area; at 24.71 ha, Velký Sklenský rybník is the largest. Around 44% of the cadastral area consists of woodland, while the hills around Sklené nad Oslavou range from approximately 555 to 609 m in elevation.

Nature and Leisure

In the area around Sklené nad Oslavou, leisure activities include forest walks combined with mushroom picking. There are also opportunities for cycling tourism. The ponds around Sklené nad Oslavou offer the possibility of swimming.

History and the Place Name

The first written mention of Sklené nad Oslavou dates back to 1368. The origin and meaning of the name can be traced back to glassworks that disappeared long ago. Velký Sklenský rybník is also documented historically: its first written mention dates from 1510.

Traditions and Community Life

Every year on the first Sunday in June, Sklené nad Oslavou hosts a festive pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The local volunteer fire brigade SDH organises traditional Masopust processions. Since 1976, the “Sklenský pohár” football tournament has also been held every year on the local small sports fields in Sklené nad Oslavou.

Geographical Location

Sklené nad Oslavou is located on the main railway line between Brno and Havlíčkův Brod.

Other Place Pages

Other place pages: Sazomín, Nové Dvory, Lavičky, Oslavice, Krásněves, Věstín, Moravec, Kuklik.

To the higher-level travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.