Discover Černíny

Černíny brings together nature, trails and culture: at Rybník Vidlák, the protection of a plant species and its recreational appeal, with a sandy beach, go hand in hand. Forests, well-maintained trails, subjects favored by painters and a longer route offer further points to consider when planning your trip.

Quick facts about Černíny

• Rybník Vidlák is a Natura 2000 site protecting the plant species puchýřka útlá (Coleanthus subtilis).
• The pond is considered a recreational center with a sandy beach.
• Forests with numerous well-maintained trails lie around Rybník Vidlák.
• Rybník Roubíček and the settlement of Zavadilka are frequent subjects of well-known painters.

Rybník Vidlák: nature conservation and recreation

Rybník Vidlák is a Natura 2000 site protecting the plant species puchýřka útlá (Coleanthus subtilis). It is also considered a recreational center with a sandy beach. These aspects emphasize different things: its protected status draws attention to a specific plant species, while its recreational appeal presents the pond as a place for leisure. This distinction can help with your planning: you can focus on its conservation significance as a nature theme, or on the sandy beach as a recreational attraction.

Forests, trails and subjects favored by painters

Forests with numerous well-maintained trails lie around Rybník Vidlák. So, alongside the pond, forests and trails are also landscape features to consider. If you enjoy walking, this combination offers a concrete starting point for deciding what to focus on during your stay. The trails offer a different way to experience the landscape than learning about the protected plant or visiting the sandy beach.

Rybník Roubíček and the settlement of Zavadilka offer a cultural perspective: both are frequent subjects of well-known painters. Alongside Vidlák’s conservation significance, these are two other specific landscape subjects. This creates a useful contrast for planning your trip, between nature, trails and the connection to painting.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

Rybník Vidlák can be reached by train and car. Both are possible options for getting to the pond. Černíny station is listed on a rail connection; check the current service for your travel date. If you’re looking for a hotel in Černíny, you can decide which interests matter most: would you rather focus on nature and trails, or are you especially drawn to the cultural perspective of landscape subjects?

Černíny as part of a longer route

The 39 km route “Nejhezčí trasou Kutnohorska” is listed in the 2025 program materials. It ran from Zruč nad Sázavou via Hodkov and Černíny to Malešov and Škvárovna. The stated distance of 39 km refers to the entire route.

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FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Černíny

Which rail connection is listed for Černíny station?

Černíny station is listed on the Kutná Hora hl. n.–Předbořice–Bahno–Krasoňovice–Týniště–Bykáň connection. As schedules and operating details may change, check the connection for your travel date.

Go to the main travel overview: Okres Kutná Hora.