Sviny: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Sviny is situated in an area characterized by forestry and agriculture. Forests can be found on the outskirts, along with fields and meadows.

Nature and Landscape

South of Sviny lies the hill Ambrožův kopec, also known as Babylon; Ambrožný reaches a height of 639 metres there. Mount Ambrožný is located in the immediate vicinity of Sviny. The mountains Duforty, Koní hora and Víckov are also located in the surrounding area.

Culture and History

A historic stone cross on the road to Křižanov dates from 1780. The Pazderův Cross stands on the road to Lhotky and dates from 1899. Next to the chapel in Sviny stands a marble cross dating from 1931. Svatá hora is a pilgrimage site associated with Saint Zdislava of Lemberk, in the vicinity of Sviny.

Trails and Excursion Destinations

The Svatá Hora educational trail, located in the vicinity of Sviny, is 16.9 kilometres long and has 15 information stations. Its paved sections are also suitable for cycling excursions. A green-marked hiking trail passes the chapel in Sviny and runs from Ořechov via Kozlov to Jívoví. A red-marked hiking trail leads from the chapel in Sviny westwards to Lhotky and Velké Meziříčí.

Geographical Location

In the wider regional surroundings of Sviny are Zámek Veveří, a castle, Svatý Marek, a church, and Myslibořice Castle Park, a park.

Other places: Strážek, Sklené Nad Oslavou, Nížkov, Velke Mezirici, Ujčov, Poděšín, Křídla, Jámy

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Žďár Nad Sázavou.