Nové Mlýny Reservoirs
Nové Mlýny – kaskáda tří vodních nádrží pod Pálavou
A cascade of three large reservoirs on the Dyje river below the Pálava hills, offering a wide range of recreational activities, significant natural habitats for birds, and unique historical sites, including a flooded church on an island.

🌊 A vast system of three dam reservoirs at the foot of the Pálava hills, built to prevent floods and support agriculture.
🏞️ Offers diverse recreational activities, significant natural habitats, and unique historical sites.

Why Go

☀️ Enjoy a wide range of water sports and outdoor activities
🦢 Witness a significant wintering ground for Nordic geese and sea eagles
⛪ Explore unique historical landmarks, including a flooded church on an island
🚶‍♀️ Discover an important archaeological site with ancient graves
🚴‍♀️ Excellent opportunities for hiking and cycling along the dam

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

The upper reservoir is designated for recreation, making it a popular spot for swimming.

🎣 Fishing

The lower reservoir is used for fishing.

⛵ Water Sports

Popular destination for windsurfing and boating.

🚶‍♀️ Hiking & 🚴‍♀️ Cycling

The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for hiking and cycling, with a road connecting Dolní Věstonice and Strachotín running along the dam.

🦅 Bird Watching

The middle reservoir is a nature reserve with islands for bird nesting, and the area is a significant wintering ground for Nordic geese (up to 30,000 individuals) and dozens of sea eagles.

⛪ Historical Sites

A notable landmark is the remnant of the Church of St. Linhart on an island, the only surviving structure from the flooded village of Mušov. It's likely the oldest Romanesque church in the Břeclav region, featuring Gothic and 16th-century murals. Another island is a significant archaeological site with over 2,000 graves from the Great Moravian Empire.

💰 Cost

Free admission.

⏱️ Suggested Duration

Allow approximately 3 hours for your visit.

ℹ️ Managed By

Turistické informační centrum Pasohlávky.

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outdoorrecreationnaturewater sportsfishingswimmingwindsurfingcyclinghikingbird watchinghistorical sitearchaeology