- Address: 252 08 Štechovice, Czech Republic
- Website: cez.cz
Slips in the Czech Republic - an artificial reservoir, which is important for the country, not only as a water resource, but also as a tourist destination .
Some general information
The length of the reservoir is 43 km, and the depth is about 58 m.
The decision to build a dam near the village of Slapy arose in 1933, but it was realized only in 1955. Construction began in 1949 and lasted for six years.
The dam itself is quite impressive in size - 260 m in length and 65 m in width. In 1956, near it was built a power plant, which to this day is working properly.
For the first time, the dam defended Prague from flooding as far back as 1954, when construction work was not completely completed.
What is interesting about this reservoir?
Every year at the Slapy reservoir in the Czech Republic, locals and tourists alike rest. Why is this place so attractive? The most beautiful thing here is nature . Nearby is the Alberto Rocks Nature Reserve. The reservoir itself is surrounded by greenery, so it's interesting to visit at any time of the year: you can buy in the summer, and in the autumn you can admire the forest burning with fiery colors.
Along the shore of the lake there are quite a few hotels, hotels and campsites. Guests are offered a variety of entertainment, for example:
- horse rides;
- water sports;
- fishing ;
- hiking and more. other
Slips in the Czech Republic is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday in the bosom of nature.
How to get there?
The Slap reservoir is only 40 km south of Prague. You can reach it by car. The journey will take approximately 1.5 hours. Almost all the time of the trip you need to follow the route number 102 until the town of Slapy. You can also get to the lake by bus or train from the Central Prague Railway Station .