Fláje Water Reservoir
Vodní nádrž Fláje
Discover the Fláje Water Reservoir, a unique technical and cultural monument in the Ore Mountains, featuring the Czech Republic's only pillar dam and scenic trails revealing wild nature and remnants of flooded villages.

💧 Explore the Fláje Water Reservoir, a unique technical and cultural monument in the Ore Mountains.
🏗️ Home to the Czech Republic's only pillar dam, built in 1961 after the Swiss Lucendro model.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Discover scenic trails like the 'Jihobřežka' cycling path and the Fláje Canal educational trail, revealing wild nature and remnants of flooded villages.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy a destination suitable for families, children, youth, seniors, and handicapped individuals.
📸 Capture stunning nature photography, with waters reflecting the sky or showing dramatic waves.
💡 Visit the info center located directly on the dam body, offering year-round guided tours (reservation required).
☕ Relax at the new year-round cafe and patisserie, complete with a children's playground.
🌲 Explore nearby attractions such as the Fláje Game Reserve and the Fláje Shipping Canal.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Interior dam tours are not recommended for individuals suffering from claustrophobia due to the narrow spaces within the pillars.

Getting There

🚗 Easily accessible by car, bike, on foot, or even on cross-country skis.
📍 Located near Český Jiřetín, serving as a vital source of drinking water for the Most and Teplice regions and for flood protection.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Parking is available near the information center.

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naturereservoirdamoutdoorcyclinghikingfamily-friendlyaccessible