Zblovice

Zblovice lies in the recreational area around the Vranov Reservoir and combines a landscape along the Želetavka with remarkable traces of history and technology. Marked hiking trails lead through the village. The Želetavka Valley is suitable for swimming, while the local cultural monuments offer insights into a long history of settlement and use. For families who want to combine nature, water and exploration when choosing their accommodation, Zblovice therefore offers several clearly distinct focal points.

Between the Želetavka and the Vranov Reservoir

Peksův mlýn provides a distinctive point of orientation in the landscape. The complex, located on the banks of the Želetavka, is a seasonal recreational centre. Together with the marked hiking trails, it creates a village setting in which routes through the surrounding area and time spent by the water complement each other thematically. Those who do not want to pursue the same focus every day of their holiday can therefore view Zblovice from both a hiking and a swimming perspective.

Chapel, lime kiln and archaeological traces

The first written reference to Zblovice dates from 1349. A more recent, but equally characteristic site is the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary, built in 1927. It has two bells: the original bell was found again after the Second World War, after a replacement bell had already been purchased. This detail makes the small chapel a place with an unusual local history.

Another chapter is told by the old Babylón lime kiln. It is a technical monument from the 19th century. An information panel explains the history of the structure and the lime-production process; it also displays original plans and historical photographs. For choosing a destination, this represents an independent cultural aspect alongside the landscape experiences along the Želetavka.

The Zblovice cadastral area includes, among other sites, the significant Palliardiho hradiště archaeological site. It is located on a narrow rocky promontory above the Želetavka River. The access saddle is blocked by two ditches cut into the rock. Its specific location and preserved terrain structure clearly distinguish this historic site from the chapel and the lime kiln.

Natural surroundings and cycle route

The natural landscape also includes the U doutné skály nature reserve, covering an area of 24.41 hectares. For an active day out, tourist cycle route 5233 is also available. It runs from Zblovice to Zblovice, U Křížku (Moravský Krumlov), and is listed as 14.5 km long. In addition to the hiking trails, the surrounding area therefore offers another way to explore the landscape by bicycle.

Choose accommodation according to your preferred holiday focus

If you are looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Zblovice, you can base your decision on the documented characteristics of the area: water and swimming in the Želetavka Valley, marked trails, a designated cycle route, or cultural and historical discoveries at the chapel, lime kiln and archaeological site. Zblovice lies on the road from Dešov to Chvalatice and Bítov, thus also providing a specific geographical reference point when looking for a suitable base in the village.

Other destinations in the same selection

For comparison with other destinations, you can also view Hevlín, Lesonice, Miroslavské Knínice, Černín, Oleksovice, Strachotice, Újezd and Dolní Dubňany.

For the overarching travel overview: Znojmo District.