Jez Valcha
Jez u valchy
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Jez Valcha is a weir located on the Želivka river in the Czech Republic, notable for its appearance in the 1967 film "Soukromá vichřice" and its position along a popular hiking trail.

🎬 A historic weir on the Želivka river, famous for its appearance in a 1967 Czech film.
🏞️ A popular spot for hikers, located along a scenic green-marked tourist route.

Why Go

🎥 Visit a unique film location from 'Soukromá vichřice' (Private Hurricane)
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a scenic hike along the Želivka river between Humpolec and Želiv
🌳 Experience the natural beauty of the Czech countryside
📸 Great for photography, especially of the weir and river landscape

Why Avoid

🚫 The hut depicted in the film was merely a prop and no longer exists
⚠️ Filming took place in spring with occasional snowfall, despite the film's summer setting
🚶‍♀️ The area is a natural outdoor feature, so be prepared for varied terrain

Getting There

🗺️ Located approximately halfway along the green-marked tourist route between Humpolec and Želiv.
📍 You can find its location by searching for 'Jez Valcha' on Mapy.cz.

Managed By

✍️ Photographs on the source website were taken by Miroslav Galko of RegionálníMagazíny.cz.
🏞️ As a natural outdoor feature, it is not actively managed in the same way as a facility.

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weirriverfilm locationhikingnaturehistorical filmoutdoor