Hotel Vinice in Hnanice - follow the yellow markings in the direction of Sealsfieldův kámen - downstream along the Dyje, past Neunmühlen - Sealsfieldův kámen viewpoint - Popice - Havraníky - Neunmühlen viewpoint / Devět mlýnů - Hotel Vinice car park.
- Fantastic views from Sealsfieldův kámen and Devět mlýnů
- scenic diversity
- The Czech Republic's largest heath landscape, Havraníky Heath
The hike starts in front of the Vinice Hotel in the village of Hnanice and follows the yellow markings in the direction of Sealsfieldův kámen. On the right, an asphalt road leads down to the Thaya; the roar of the river will soon be a familiar sound.
Arriving at the bottom of the valley, a suspension bridge spanning the Thaya on the left offers a magnificent view of the water and the rushing weirs. No need to cross the bridge itself for this tour, but follow the path to the right of the river, downstream. You walk past the remains of walls of ruined flour mills - there were once nine of them, hence the name "nine mills".
There are two steep climbs before you reach Sealsfieldův kámen, from where there is a rewarding view over the valley. Continue by following the green markings for about 2 km towards Popice, which is the shortest route. If you prefer, you can also get to Popice along other trails. The natural landscape now slowly gives way to the cultivated landscape along the route.
After the Popice parish house, the trail, now marked with a blue dot, leads past press houses to the heath further up, outside the village of Havraníky. Pay close attention to the blue markings, which branch off to the right at a paddock and guide you along the vineyards to the final point of the tour. The view from Neunmühlen / Devět mlýnů over the meanders of the Dyje and the Šobes vineyard offers a real treat at the end.
Follow the blue markings back to the car park in front of Hotel Vinice.
- The nine mills (Devět mlýnů) used to be a special sight. From various regions (also from the Retz area, where there was too little water in summer to operate mills) farmers once came to southern Moravia to grind their grain here.
- Šobes is one of the oldest and most famous vineyards in the Czech Republic. The wine was known for its excellent quality and was consumed in particular in the 19th century at the imperial court and in prestigious Viennese restaurants.
Do not forget valid travel documents!
