Discover Rybníky: nature trail, chapel and watermill

Rybníky is a destination for travelers who want to combine walks, regional history and distinctive cultural monuments. Around the village, experiences of nature and the landscape meet a multifaceted rural history: A nature trail leads through the surrounding area, a Neo-Gothic church defines the village, and various historical periods can be seen at the watermill and the Chapel of Saint Margaret. If you are looking for accommodation in Rybníky, you can therefore tailor your stay to your preferred pace—with nature, cycling, architectural history or regional events as the focus.

On foot through the landscape and fields

The “Mezi poli a lesy” nature trail begins at the recycling center in Rybníky and offers an almost five-kilometer route around the village. Its information panels provide interesting facts about the nature and landscape of Rybníky. Alongside the historical sites, this offers a separate way to experience the surrounding area: You get to know the village not only through individual buildings, but also through the landscape along which the trail runs. For longer cycling tours, the 84 km “Živé pomezí Krumlovsko–Jevišovicko” cycling route passes through Rybníky. It is not designed as a circular route. This clearly distinguishes it from the local nature trail and is relevant when planning your trip if you want to discover Rybníky as part of a longer cycling tour.

Church, chapel and the history of Topanov

The village is home to the Neo-Gothic Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius. It was consecrated on July 25, 1877. The watermill in Rybníky represents another historical focus: It was first mentioned in 1707, while the present building was erected in 1804. The mill is occasionally used for social events. About 1 km from Rybníky, in the direction of Moravský Krumlov, stands the Chapel of Saint Margaret, isolated in a cemetery. It is located in the former presbytery of a 13th-century church. The chapel is also connected with the vanished medieval settlement of Topanov. Topanov disappeared in the 17th century; the chapel dedicated to Saint Margaret has survived. As part of European Heritage Days, a guided walk passes the site of the vanished settlement of Topanov. Another guided walk from Rybníky to Moravský Krumlov begins at Drápalův mlýn in Rybníky. The yellow tourist trail leads to the Chapel of Saint Margaret. This makes it possible to follow the historical themes not only at buildings, but also along designated walking routes.

Wine, horses and regional events

A local tradition is a wine tasting in Rybníky organized by ZO ČZS Rybníky. The “Sraz vozatajů a přátel koní” gathering features competitions with one-, two- and four-horse teams. There are also carriage races for ponies, children and cold-blooded horses. These events complement the quieter landscape and cultural themes with lively regional traditions. When choosing accommodation in Rybníky, you can therefore consider which aspect of the village is most important for your trip: the nature trail with its information about nature and the landscape, the cultural and historical sites around the church, mill and chapel, the cycling route that is not designed as a circular route, or a stay focused on a regional event. For further orientation in the surrounding area, Horní Kounice, Podmolí, Bojanovice, Dyje, Borotice, Vranov nad Dyjí, Hrabětice and Černín are also available.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Znojmo.