Water, valleys and local history define Níhov. At seven hectares, Níhovský Pond is the largest body of water in the Tišnovsko region; locally, it is also known as Hájenka. It has attracted tourists since the First Republic era and is often used for swimming and relaxation. The village is also characterised by walking routes through several valleys, a chapel in the village square and traces of its railway history.
Water and nature around Níhov
At Níhovský Pond, recreation and protected nature meet: the quieter part of the water is a nesting habitat for waterbirds. Those interested in the landscape will also find Studánka Dlaně near Níhov. This spring, which provides drinking water, lies where pasture, field and forest meet. Above the spring is a sculpture of hands from which water flows.
The Haldatal is also interesting for its landscape and natural features. It is home to a nesting site for the eagle owl. The gorge of the Haldatal also contains the remains of the foundations of wooden buildings. Nature and historical traces thus come together in one place without needing to be reduced to the same theme.
Walking routes: marked connections and the Haldatal
There are routes with different courses to choose from. The yellow-marked route leads from the railway station in Dolní Loučky through the Blahoňůvka Valley to Níhov. From there, it continues past the ponds through the Haldatal, via Vidonín and the Libochůvka Valley, to the trail junction in the settlement of Habří. A green-marked route connects Tišnov with Níhov and then continues past the ponds to Velká Bíteš. Check the markings for these routes locally before setting out.
Another option is the 4.3-kilometre Údolím říčky Haldy route. It starts at Níhov railway station and follows the Halda stream downstream along an unmarked path that runs mostly through the forest. Along the way, you must cross several fords, and there are numerous interesting rock formations to see. Níhov railway station is about two kilometres from the village.
The routes therefore offer different characteristics to choose from: two marked connections with named places, and an unmarked route along the Halda with fords and rock formations. The choice depends on whether you prefer a connection between places or the described stream route through the Haldatal.
Chapel and railway history
The chapel in the village square is dedicated to Saint Wenceslas. The residents built it in 1872; it was renovated again in 2016. The work included the roof and façade, as well as utility lines, paving and interior furnishings. The chapel thus connects a clearly identified location in the village with its architectural history.
The railway is another historical theme. The third railway tunnel before Níhov is 531 metres long. During the Second World War, the tunnels near Níhov were used as factories where fuselages and wings for Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter aircraft were manufactured. Together with the traces in the Haldatal, this offers a glimpse into different chapters of local history: from structural remains in the gorge to the wartime use of the tunnels.
Those who choose Níhov can tailor their stay to different interests: Níhovský Pond and how it is used, the walking routes, or the natural and historical features of the Haldatal. The routes described differ mainly in their markings, courses and starting points; the route along the Halda is particularly well defined by its fords and rock formations.
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