Zaječí: Wine Route, Church Art and Views

Zaječí combines a wine landscape, historic church architecture and easily accessible excursion destinations. In the village, you can combine a late Gothic church, a wine-themed experience route and a fully marked 6-kilometre circular trail. There are also viewpoints north and southwest of Zaječí, as well as a railway connection that provides practical guidance when choosing where to stay.

Wine Route and Experiences in the Village

The Velkopavlovická wine trail is 109 kilometres long, signposted and leads to 31 wine-growing municipalities. In Zaječí, it runs near the Church of St John the Baptist. This gives the village a clear starting point for anyone wishing to combine a longer wine route with a stay in Zaječí. A more compact option is Vinné kešky, an approximately two-hour wine-themed experience route through Zaječí. It ends with a tasting of altar wine.

Church, Tower and Gallery

The Church of St John the Baptist has a late Gothic core dating from 1508 and features fortification elements. Its visit can be enhanced by guided tours on offer: these take visitors through the church, its tower, the underground rooms and the parish gallery. At the farní ART gallery, you can see works by painters, ceramic artists and jewellery designers. Thus, Zaječí offers not just a single historic building, but several different cultural attractions to choose from.

Marked Circular Trail and Expansive Views

The Zaječský walking circuit is suitable for a shorter active section. The circular trail is 6 kilometres long and runs entirely along marked hiking paths. It therefore provides an independent way to add a hike to your stay without making the longer Velkopavlovická wine trail the main focus.

The brick-built Dalibor observation tower offers a different landscape experience. It is located in the Milovická pahorkatina hilly region southwest of Zaječí, is 11 metres high and freely accessible year-round. At the northern edge of the municipality, there is also the Chapel of St Florian on a prominent hill. From there, you can enjoy expansive views of the Novomlýnské reservoirs and Pálava. Travellers with different interests can thus alternate between wine, history, marked trails and open landscapes.

Accommodation and Getting to Zaječí

When choosing accommodation, you can determine the focus of your stay: the church, guided tours, gallery and section of the wine route are located in the thematic centre of the village; Dalibor lies southwest of Zaječí, while the Chapel of St Florian is at the northern edge of the municipality. Zaječí is situated on the Brno–Břeclav railway line. Passengers can also change in Zaječí to a local train towards Hodonín. Since no individual accommodation features can be assumed, the choice of a hotel or other accommodation depends on the specific offer and your travel plans.

Further destinations for orientation: Křepice, Lanžhot, Šitbořice, Perná, Dolní Dunajovice, Valtice, Brod Nad Dyjí, Rakvice.

For the broader travel overview: Břeclav District.