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Walking through the picturesque Pálava UNESCO reserve to Mikulov

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  • panoramic views of water reservoir Nové Mlýny
    panoramic views of water reservoir Nové Mlýny
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    Enjoy a wonderful hiking trip from Dolni Věstonice through beautiful Pálava UNESCO biosphere reserve, Klentnice village, gothic castles ruins and picturesque vineyards to Mikulov! 
    Open
    easy
    Distance 14.6 km
    4:22 h
    534 m
    497 m
    537 m
    167 m

    This hiking route starts in village Dolni Věstonice and goes through Pálava Protected Landscape Area - UNESCO biosphere reserve (Pavlovské vrchy). Hike Pálava hills that offer spectacular panoramic views of water reservoir Nové Mlýny in exchange for minimum effort and time. Visit Dívčí hrady - 13th century gothic castle ruins on the hilltop. From there move on to Děvín - the highest top of Pálava hills (549 m). Forest path will lead you down the hill to Klentnice. There make a coffee/wine break in Cafe Fara. Then way goes up the hill to Sirotčí hrádek - another gothic castle ruins. From there, path will lead you to Mikulov through picturesque vineyards. Visit Turold Geological park and caves where wild bats live. Route goes trough Mikulov Old town centre and finishes at the main train stantion.
    South Moravian Region is famous because of it's incredible nature and landscapes, rich history and wine tourism. So, take your camera, get sneakers on and go to explore it!

    Author’s recommendation

    In september you can try there unique Moravian young wine burčak. 
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    537 m
    Lowest point
    167 m
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    Rest stops

    Table with benches
    Café Fara - restaurace

    Safety information

    Path through Pálava hills could be slippery after rain.

    There are groceries and restaurants in Dolni Věstonice, Klentnice and Mikulov.

    Tips and suggestions

    https://jizdnirady.idnes.cz/vlakyautobusy/spojeni/ - public transport timetable

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A1lava_Protected_Landscape_Area - about Pálava UNESCO biosphere reserve

    http://www.cafefara.cz/ - Cafe Fara in Klentnice

    https://www.jizni-morava.cz/en/object/31303-turold-cave - Turold park

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    From Brno you can get a train to Šakvice. From Šakvice you can take a bus #540 to Dolni Věstonice.

    From Mikulov you can take bus #540 to Šakvice. From Šakvice you can get a train to Brno. Or you can take strait bus Mikulov-Brno.

    Coordinates

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    48.888244, 16.643293
    DMS
    48°53'17.7"N 16°38'35.9"E
    UTM
    33U 620461 5416334
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Take sun and rain protection, snacks, drinking water, raincoats, good shoes. 

    Don't forget photocamera and money for wine! :) 


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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    14.6 km
    Duration
    4:22 h
    Ascent
    534 m
    Descent
    497 m
    Highest point
    537 m
    Lowest point
    167 m
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