If you are looking for pond and wetland landscapes, you can make the Hrdibořické rybníky the focus of your visit; fishing and local culture offer different highlights. These distinctions can help you plan your stay around your own interests.
Nature Monument and Pond Landscape
The Hrdibořické rybníky are a national nature monument. They were designated in 1990 to protect marsh meadows with rare plant and animal species. Matizna bahenní also contributes to the area's importance: in the Czech Republic, there is only one other place where this plant grows besides the Hrdibořické rybníky. For nature enthusiasts, this provides a clear focus that encompasses both the area's distinctive plant life and its conservation aims.
The Hrdibořické rybníky include Velký rybník, Malý rybník and four smaller ponds created by peat extraction. Sixty-seven bird species have been recorded in the area; its habitats include wetlands, meadows, copses and woodland as well as ponds. This makes for a varied landscape: here, bodies of water sit alongside wetland and terrestrial habitats.
Fishing and Nature Watching
The Blata 3 fishing grounds in Hrdibořice offer a different way to experience the water. They cover 11.0 hectares and are stocked with carp, tench, bream, Prussian carp, pike and pike-perch. While fishing, you can observe numerous waterbirds among the reeds and along the banks. This brings fish species and birdwatching together under one theme. For travelers interested in fishing, Blata 3 is a clearly defined point of interest.
The distinction between the two is clear: the Hrdibořické rybníky are known for protected marsh meadows and varied habitats, while Blata 3 is about fishing, fish species and waterbirds. This lets you decide in advance whether your main interest is landscape conservation and biodiversity or fishing.
Getting to the Hrdibořické rybníky
The Hrdibořické rybníky can be reached from Vrbátky by bicycle or on foot. The route first follows a paved road, then a well-maintained farm track. As its condition may change, check the route before setting out. This way, you can plan for the change from paved road to farm track and factor the route into your day.
Chapel and Community Tradition
Hrdibořice also has two cultural and historical points of interest beyond its natural attractions. The Chapel of Saint Florian was built in 1749. The local Straw Bethlehem is a community project: according to a report from January 2026, new figures are added every year with the help of friends. The January 2026 report states that Františka Novosadová started the tradition with friends 15 years ago and looks after the local library. The chapel commemorates a specific year of construction, while the Straw Bethlehem represents a community tradition that is added to each year.
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For the regional travel overview: Okres Prostějov.
