A visit to the Pohansko chateau and Slavic archaeological site, near Břeclav – 5 km

• Pohansko is the most southerly of the monuments, chateaux and follies constructed by the noble Liechtenstein family in the 19th century, which make up the remarkable UNESCO listed Valtice-Lednice Cultural Landscape. The grand hunting chateaux was constructed in the early 19th century in an Empire style. It is located 5 km southeast of Břeclav.
• The chateau was constructed within the old ramparts of a large and important Slavic settlement, which dates from the 9th century. It is believed that the 55ha site was the seat of the Mojmír dynasty, considered founders of the Great Moravian Empire. Extensive archaeological investigations have revealed both pagan and later Christian shrines at the site. Pohansko chateau houses a museum with archaeological findings from the site. There are reconstructions of a Slavic house and pagan shrine within the area of the old fortification.
• The chateau and Slavic fortification can be reached by walking 2 km from the closest parking area, along an asphalt road. It is an easy route suitable for strollers. There are various information boards along the route as this is the first part of the Pohansko educational trail. Some of the boards, and the reconstructed Slavic house and shrine are located in the grassy central section. There are also two WWII concrete bunkers along the route that are accessible. The chateau has a café-restaurant for refreshments.

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Directions

• Start at the Pohansko parking area located 3 km southeast of Břeclav center. The nearest bus stop is on the main road out of Břeclav, 900m from the parking area
• Take the GREEN hiking trail which passes under the railway bridge and continues on the asphalt road for 1.2 km to reach the edge of the Slavic fortifications, with views towards the chateau
• Cross the field directly towards the chateau to visit the Slavic reconstructions on the left side of the field and then continue on to the chateau
• On the far side of the pond behind is a painted WWII bunker and with views back to the chateau
• Return back to the car park along the asphalt road in 2.2 km