Plumlovská přehrada is located within the cadastral area of Mostkovice, where swimming and water sports are possible. The Plumlov–Mostkovice Cycle Path runs from Mostkovice around the reservoir to Plumlov. Another highlight is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Water activities, a cycling connection and local history thus offer different starting points for planning your trip.
By the water: recreation and construction history
Swimming and water sports are possible at Plumlovská přehrada. If you would like to swim, check the seasonal water conditions in advance. The history of the facility can also be clearly dated: construction began in 1912, and it was first filled with water in 1933. The start of construction and the first filling mark different stages, separated by around two decades. The available activities answer a practical question—what you can do by the water—while the dates put the reservoir’s history into context. When planning, this makes it possible to distinguish between an outing focused on swimming or water sports and a closer look at the facility’s development.
Cycle to Plumlov
The Plumlov–Mostkovice Cycle Path is a specific cycling connection: it runs around Plumlovská přehrada from Mostkovice to Plumlov and crosses a bridge. The Olomouc Region supported construction of this bridge with CZK 2,500,000. If you plan to ride the route, check local path conditions before setting out. Unlike swimming, this option focuses on a ride between the two named places, offering a different way to experience the reservoir than a stay centered on water sports.
For orientation, location and route are two different details: Plumlovská přehrada is located within the cadastral area of Mostkovice; the cycle route runs from Mostkovice around the reservoir to Plumlov. This helps distinguish water sports at the reservoir from a ride between the two places.
The parish church as a cultural heritage site
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is the parish church of Mostkovice. Its origins are dated to the mid-12th century; it is also described as one of the oldest cultural monuments in the region. Plumlovská přehrada represents a different layer of history: construction began in 1912, and it was first filled in 1933. The medieval dating of the cultural heritage site and the reservoir’s construction history thus stand side by side as clearly distinct periods, far apart in time. This comparison makes the parish church an independent point of cultural and historical interest, rather than merely an addition to water activities and cycling.
Local food and a church program
At the 2026 edition of the recurring “Hodové setkání,” local food culture and a church program came together. Visitors could try Hanácké koláč, submitted to the competition by women bakers from Mostkovice. A guided tour of the parish church was also offered as part of the same event. If you are considering a visit for the tasting or the tour, check the program for the specific date; both activities were part of the 2026 edition.
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For the broader travel overview: Prostějov District.
