Citonice: Parish Church and Hiking Trails

Citonice can be understood through its distinctive architecture and walking routes. The statue of St. John of Nepomuk stands in the village square, where you will also find the parish church of St. John and Paul. Marked hiking trails lead from Citonice to various destinations, while protected areas and a railway line provide further points of reference. When choosing a destination, you can weigh up whether you are particularly interested in church architecture, hiking routes or the surrounding area.

Parish Church and Village Square

The Roman Catholic parish church of St. John and Paul was built in 1768–1769 and is late Baroque in style. Its architecture is defined by several clearly identifiable features: the building is longitudinal and single-naved. The set-back presbytery ends in a semicircle. There is also a four-sided sacristy with an oratory above it, as well as a prismatic tower. The floor plan therefore describes more than a simple single-nave space: the main room, semicircular end and additional features give the church a structured form.

Its location in the village square also provides a tangible connection to the village: the statue of St. John of Nepomuk stands there too. Together, the church and statue offer two distinct points of interest for discovering Citonice—the church’s late Baroque history on the one hand, and the monument in the village square on the other. Anyone interested in architecture will find not only the church’s late Baroque style noteworthy, but also details such as the set-back presbytery and the oratory above the sacristy.

Hiking Trails and Routes of Different Lengths

Several routes with different descriptions are available for hiking enthusiasts. Near Příčky, a green-marked trail runs from Citonice to a ruin; the route is about two kilometres long. The Citonice–Hrádek hiking trail is listed as 10.0 kilometres long. These two distances offer a concrete comparison: the roughly two kilometres to the ruin versus the ten-kilometre Citonice–Hrádek route.

Another route is marked in blue: the hiking trail from Znojmo to Olbramkostel passes the Church of St. John and Paul in Citonice’s village square. This means the church’s location can also be considered in connection with a named hiking route. The route descriptions focus on different things—one ends at a ruin, another is called Citonice–Hrádek, and the blue-marked route runs from Znojmo to Olbramkostel. When planning your trip, you can start by comparing the destinations or stated distances.

Surroundings and Local Points of Interest

The cardinal directions also help locate the surrounding area: Podyjí National Park lies south of Citonice, and Jevišovka Nature Park lies to the north. The Znojmo–Moravské Budějovice railway line runs northeast of the village. The Citonice fishing club engages in angling at Mlýnek Pond. These are distinct points of reference for the local area and community life; they add further topics to the picture of the village square, church and hiking trails.

A Dated Glimpse of Village Life

Citonické posvícení took place from 26 to 28 September 2025. The programme included raising the maypole, a traditional procession through the village and a dance event. The Vinařinka band and the youth folk-dance group also performed. These details refer to the festival in September 2025 and provide a time-specific glimpse of its programme. Alongside the village’s enduring points of reference, you can therefore also consider specific cultural and landscape-related attractions when planning your trip.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Znojmo.