Znojemská přehrada
Key reservoir with historical purpose and recreational use
Znojemská přehrada (also known as the Znojmo reservoir) is a medium-sized water management reservoir located on the Dyje river near the historical town of Znojmo in the Znojmo district, in the Jihomoravský kraj. The dam was built in 1966 and serves primarily for water supply, flood protection, and, to a limited extent, for recreation and fishing. The banks of the reservoir are forested and offer pleasant paths for walking and cycling with views of the meanders of the Dyje river.
Access
A well-maintained road leads to the dam from the town of Znojmo (accessible from road number 38). For motorists, a free car park with sufficient capacity is available, located by the dam wall and on the edge of the forested area. Access to the dam wall is very easy. The nearest railway station, Znojmo, is less than three kilometres away.
What is worth exploring
In the vicinity, one can find the historical town of Znojmo with its dominant Znojemský hrad and the Rotunda sv. Kateřiny Znojmo. Less than twenty kilometres to the north lies the extensive Národní park Podyjí with the unique Šobes vineyards and Hrad Hardegg (in Austria). It is also worth visiting the Větrný mlýn v Kuželově and the Zámek Vranov nad Dyjí.
