Vnorovy combines a long cycling route with rivers, seasonal boat trips and traces of cultural history. Those looking for a destination connected with water and cycling will also find churches, monuments and well-preserved traditions of the Slovácko region. You can focus on different themes according to your interests: from the river landscape to fishing and buildings dating from the 18th to the 20th century.

Rivers and the boating season

Vnorovy lies on the left bank of the Morava, which touches the northern edge of the municipality. In the south, the Velička flows through the cadastral area. The western part of the cadastral area is crisscrossed by a dense network of waterways. These include the Morava, the bends of the old Morava, the Baťa Canal and irrigation canals. The area’s connection with water therefore encompasses several waterways and areas, not just a single stretch of river.

Vnorovy lies in one of the warmest climatic zones in the Czech Republic and is very well suited to summer recreation by the water and fishing. The boating season on the Baťa Canal runs from May to October each year; specific dates may vary. If you want to time your trip around the boat services, check the dates for your chosen period.

Cycling along the Baťa Canal

The cycling route along the Baťa Canal is more than 80 kilometres long and passes through Vnorovy on the stretch between Veselí nad Moravou and Strážnice. This length refers to the entire cycling route. For planning purposes, this means that Vnorovy can be viewed as part of a longer regional route, rather than treating the entire route as a loop within the town. The route therefore offers a different way to explore the area from its individual sites of cultural and historical interest.

Cycling and boating are two different ways to enjoy the canal area. The cycling route offers a long-distance perspective, while boating is seasonal.

Fishing on the Morava and its oxbow lakes

Fishing is possible on the Morava in Vnorovy. Fishing is also permitted on the oxbow lakes of the Morava, where the water surface covers about 100 hectares. This offers two distinct types of water setting: the river and the extensive area of oxbow lakes. The figure of about 100 hectares describes the water surface, not the size of an individual fishing spot.

This distinction can help you choose a destination if fishing is an important part of your stay. If you are more interested in a longer ride, the cycling route along the Baťa Canal offers a different focus. The waterscape, fishing and cycling are therefore separate reasons to include Vnorovy in your travel plans.

Churches, monuments and local traditions

The first written mention of the parish church in Vnorovy dates from 1378. The Church of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary was built in 1909 and is a Neo-Gothic building with Art Nouveau elements. Other historic buildings and monuments add to this picture: the Chapel of the Virgin Mary was built in 1898, the Holy Trinity group dates from 1745, and the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk from 1747. In Lidéřovice, the statue of Saint Florian dates from 1749.

The dates reflect different historical periods, from the first written mention of the parish church to the construction and creation dates of individual monuments. This means that cultural and historical interest in Vnorovy is not limited to a single building. Those who want to include history alongside the river landscape and cycling route will find several distinct points of interest among the churches, chapels and statues mentioned here.

Local traditions include decorating Easter eggs, plaiting Easter whips (korbáče) and making figures from corn husks. The region’s traditional customs are also preserved, including Easter, Christmas and parish feast traditions. These crafts complement the architectural history with other cultural themes. Visitors interested in regional traditions can discover both individual crafts and festive customs observed throughout the year.

Discover more destinations: Starý Poddvorov, Lovčice, Nový Poddvorov, Čejč, Mouchnice, Dubňany, Celoznice, Vlkoš.

For the broader travel overview: Hodonín District.