Surrounded by forests, Sumna lies on the edge of Podyjí National Park and is a starting point for exploring the Vranovsko recreation area. Nature and various cultural and historical sights go hand in hand here: two castle ruins and the Kostel Svatého Ducha Church. A cycle route that runs through Sumna provides another point of reference for planning.

Forests, Trails and Castle Ruins

From Sumna, you can reach the ruins of Šimberk Castle on foot in less than an hour. Trail conditions can change, so check them before setting out. Another nearby destination with a similar name is the ruins of Šenkenberk Castle. They are freely accessible, although conditions on site may also change. The remains of the surrounding walls and ramparts are still standing. The distinction is useful for planning: for Šimberk, the walking time from Sumna is given, while for Šenkenberk, free access and the surviving structural remains are important points of reference.

From the Castle Era to the Founding of the Village

Šenkenberk Castle was probably founded at the beginning of the 13th century. It was first mentioned in 1325 in a document issued by King John of Luxembourg. The early date refers to a presumed founding, while 1325 is the first documentary mention. The ruins have been protected as a cultural monument since 1958.

Sumna also has a clear historical connection to the landscape: the village was founded in 1798 on cleared forest land. The historical dates mentioned here thus range from the presumed founding of a medieval castle to the establishment of the village toward the end of the 18th century.

Kostel Svatého Ducha Church

The Kostel Svatého Ducha Church was designed by Brno architect Marek Štěpán and received the Club for Old Prague’s award in 2010. It can accommodate 100 people, including 50 seated. Visits outside the stated church service times are possible by prior arrangement and include a short guided tour. For travelers interested in culture, it provides another destination alongside the castle ruins, with its own architectural significance; advance arrangements are important for visiting.

Roads, Cycle Route and Place Names

Sumna lies at a road junction with connections from Vranovská Ves to Lesná and Znojmo, as well as to Vranov nad Dyjí and Bítov. Cycle Route No. 5007, Jaroslavice–Znojmo–Uherčice, passes through the village. These details can be used separately when planning a trip: the road connections help with navigating between the places mentioned, while the cycle route places Sumna on a named cycling connection.

The name of a body of water can also help with orientation: the Vlkov Pond is also known as Šimperák. Both names refer to the same pond. Sumna and its surroundings therefore offer various points of reference for planning: a walking time to Šimberk, the freely accessible ruins of Šenkenberk, a visit to the church by prior arrangement, and a cycle route through the village.

Discover more destinations: Kravsko, Uhercice U Znojma, Džbánice, Tasovice Nad Dyjí, Běhařovice, Vrbovec, Slup, Olbramovice

For the broader travel overview: Okres Znojmo.