Údolní nádrž Hracholusky
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Hracholusky Reservoir, located on the Mže River near Plzeň, is a significant recreational area offering a wide range of water sports, hiking, cycling, and boating opportunities, alongside serving industrial and flood control purposes.

📜 A significant reservoir on the Mže River, built in 1964 for industry, irrigation, and flood control.
🏞️ Now a popular recreational area offering water sports, hiking, cycling, and scenic boat trips.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy a wide range of water sports and boating activities
🚶‍♀️ Explore extensive hiking and cycling trails around the dam and reservoir
🏰 Discover the nearby ruins of Buben Castle, perched high on a rock
🚢 Take a relaxing steamboat cruise on the 22-kilometer long lake

🏊‍♀️ Water Activities

The reservoir is a hub for active boating traffic and various water sports. While not explicitly stated for swimming, it's a common recreational use for such reservoirs.

🚢 Boat Trips

The steamboat "Plzeň" offers cruises with a capacity of 150 passengers.
🗓️ Cruises run daily except Mondays and Fridays during summer months, and only on weekends in September.
⏱️ A 20-kilometer cruise from Hracholusky Dam to Butov takes approximately 1.5 hours.

📍 Location & Access

Situated on the Mže River, approximately 20 km west of Plzeň.
The dam's physical location is Touškov 330 33 Pňovany.

🏛️ Managed By

Operated by Povodí Vltavy, státní podnik.
Contact: Holečkova 8, 150 24 Praha 5.

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