Pálava Hills (Děvín)
Pálava – Děvín
A limestone ridge rising from the vineyards. It is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and the classic hiking route in southern Moravia.
The Pálava Hills are a chain of limestone hills. The highest peak, Děvín, reaches 549 metres above sea level. The hills have white rock faces, dry steppe grassland and rare plants, and they are protected as a landscape reserve and a biosphere reserve. The classic route starts from the village of Pavlov, passes the ruins of Děvičky Castle to reach the ridge, and then continues either to the summit of Děvín or down to the village of Klentnice. The one-way trip takes about 3–4 hours, with views over the Nové Mlýny reservoirs and the vineyards along the way. Some areas are strictly protected core zones, so stick to the marked trails and do not pick flowers. The villages at the foot of the hills have many family-run wine cellars.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Děvičky Castle Ruins
- Sirotčí hrádek
- Archeopark Pavlov
- Nové Mlýny Reservoirs
- Turold Cave
- Mikulov Jewish Quarter & Cemetery
- Goat Tower (Kozí hrádek)
- Holy Hill (Svatý kopeček)