Nové Mlýny Reservoirs
Novomlýnské nádrže
A complex of three water reservoirs in South Moravia, Czech Republic, known for flood control, diverse recreation, and as a significant nature reserve, especially for bird wintering.

📜 Trio of water reservoirs at the foot of Pálava, created for flood control.
🔍 Important for recreation, water sports, and as a nature reserve for birds.

Why Go

🌊 Beautiful, expansive water surface resembling an alpine lake.
🚶‍♀️🚴‍♀️ Excellent for hiking and cycling with numerous marked paths.
🦅 Significant wintering ground for up to 30,000 Nordic geese and sea eagles.
🏊‍♀️ Offers diverse water sports including swimming, windsurfing, and boat trips.
🍷 Enjoy local quality wines in the surrounding wine region.
🏰 Explore romantic ruins of Děvičky Castle and a historic church on an island.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Nearby Aqualand Moravia provides thermal water, wellness, and saunas.

Tips

🗺️ The complex includes three distinct reservoirs: Mušov (recreation), Věstonice (nature reserve), and Nové Mlýny (irrigation, fishing).
🏛️ Discover archaeological sites like Hradisko u Mušova with Roman fortress remains.
🚴‍♀️ Consider the 25.8 km cycling circuit around the upper and middle reservoirs.