NP Podyjí – skalní útesy v kaňonu Dyje

Location: 671 81 Znojmo · South Moravia

Category: river canyon / rock faces

The smallest national park in the Czech Republic and the only national park in Moravia protects the deeply incised meanders of the Dyje river with vertical rock walls, boulder fields and rocky viewpoints. Along 100+ km of marked trails visitors can explore dramatic cliff viewpoints above the river, heathlands and historic orchards. The park is shared with the Austrian Thayatal National Park.

Why visit this place?

• The park was declared on 10 May 1991 and protects 42 kilometres of almost uninhabited river valley, the best preserved in the country.
• The endemic whitebeam jeřáb muk hardeggský grows here and woodland covers 84 percent of the area.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 2,711 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly three hours; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 20 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: year-round
• Typical visit: 180 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 2711 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes offered by the national park focused on the geomorphology of the river canyon, biodiversity and nature conservation. The park administration provides materials for teachers.

Official website: https://www.nppodyji.cz

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