Smrzov brings together a pond landscape, local history and a designated circular route. The Dvořiště pond features both in the early history of the village and along the Naučná stezka Na Blata u Mazelova – trasa A; other ponds and chapels offer their own points of interest. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Smrzov, these themes can help you decide whether natural and cultural history should be at the heart of your stay.

Ponds with a history

The first written mention of Smrzov dates back to 1367. At that time, Ješek z Kosovy Hory, the then owner of Lomnice, had the residents’ fields and meadows flooded to enlarge the Dvořiště pond. The pond is therefore part of a local history in which water management and everyday life were closely connected.

The Koclířov pond near Smrzov also reflects the development of the pond landscape: it was created during the time of Štěpánek Netolický, and the ponds were already connected by the Zlatá stoka at that time. The Vydymač pond lies directly beside the municipality of Smrzov. Together, Dvořiště, Koclířov and Vydymač offer different points of reference if you are interested in the history and shaping of the local pond landscape.

A route through Smrzov and the pond landscape

The Naučná stezka Na Blata u Mazelova – trasa A follows the yellow waymarks to the Dvořiště pond and continues through Smrzov to Lomnice nad Lužnicí. It is an easy 48-kilometre circular route, with an indicated duration of 3.5 hours. These figures give you a concrete basis for planning your time and distinguish the route from a short detour to a single location.

The route’s starting point is accessible by car or train. Before you travel, check current connections and route details so that your plans match the available transport and route. The link between Dvořiště and Smrzov makes the route particularly interesting if you are looking for a walk connected with pond history; be sure to take the stated distance into account as well as the indicated duration.

Chapels and historical traces

The larger Návesní kaple se zvoničkou in Smrzov is listed in the regional inventory of religious buildings as very well maintained and enclosed. The Výklenková kaplička sv. Jána is also noted there as very well maintained. The chapels provide a distinct cultural point of interest alongside the pond landscape and circular route.

Another historical trace dates back to 1660, when Jan Adolf Schwarzenberg had small chapels built in Smrzov, in other surrounding villages and in the fields. They were known as maradasky and commemorated the suffering of the local population. This account describes the chapels’ purpose at the time and adds a specific historical context to the local history.

An event and a rest stop by Dvořiště

The Rybářské závody, the fishing competitions in Smrzov, were held for the 26th time in 2023 and the 27th time in 2024. If you would like to plan your stay around this event, check the dates for your travel year.

Baštýřův krmelec is located by the Dvořiště pond, shortly before the ascent onto the dam. It offers a place to rest during walks and cycling trips in the area around Lomnice nad Lužnicí and Smrzov. The visitor information was published in 2022; check in advance whether it will be open during your visit.

The difference between the themes is clear: the history surrounding Dvořiště and the chapels offers a cultural focus, while the 48-kilometre loop requires specific route planning. This can help you decide whether to consider Smrzov primarily for its pond history, its local buildings or as part of a longer route.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Jindřichův Hradec.