🦆 A vast system of historical fish ponds within the UNESCO Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape.
🌿 Renowned as an internationally important wetland and a paradise for birdwatchers.
🐦 Prime birdwatching spot with nearly a hundred nesting bird species, including Black-necked Grebe, Red-crested Pochard, Little Bittern, Bearded Tit, Grey Heron, Night Heron, and even rare visitors like Pied Avocet. You might also spot European Beavers.
🚶♀️ Explore an 11 km educational trail with 17 stops, detailing local flora, fauna, and history.
🚴♀️ Accessible via several cycling routes, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
🏞️ Discover a significant nesting ground and migration hub for water and wetland birds.
🏰 See the beautiful Castle Pond, directly part of Lednice Castle Park.
💰 Admission is completely free.
⏱️ Plan for at least 2 hours to explore the educational trail and enjoy birdwatching.
🤝 Operated by Správa CHKO Pálava.
💧 The reserve comprises five main ponds: Nesyt (the largest in Moravia, 296-325 ha), Hlohovecký (94 ha), Prostřední (48 ha), Mlýnský (98 ha), and Zámecký (28 ha, with many islets).
📍 Nesyt, Hlohovecký, Prostřední, and Mlýnský are located between Sedlec and Lednice, while Zámecký Pond is part of the Lednice Castle Park.
📜 Historically, the ponds were created for fish farming. Today, management includes "letnění" (seasonal draining) to aerate mud, allow coastal vegetation to rest, and promote the growth of rare plants and provide habitat for specific bird species.
🌿 This practice, which involves lowering the water level by about a meter to expose roughly half the pond area, helps restore biodiversity.
⚠️ The area faces challenges from tourism and nutrient runoff from surrounding lands, though efforts are being made to improve the pond conditions.
⚠️ Can be a very busy and crowded area, especially around Zámecký Pond, due to high tourist traffic and cycling routes.