Jez Veselí nad Lužnicí (Nežárka)
Water
Jez Veselí nad Lužnicí on the Nežárka river is a weir known for its dangerous undertow at higher water levels, requiring portaging. During lower water levels in summer, it becomes a popular spot for swimming.

📜 A weir on the Nežárka river, known for its dangerous undertow at high water.
🏊‍♀️ Popular for swimming during lower summer water levels.

Why Go

🌊 Experience a unique weir structure and its powerful flow.
☀️ Enjoy a popular summer swimming spot in the basin below the weir.
🛶 Practice portaging for water sports enthusiasts.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Dangerous undertow (vývařiště) at higher water levels.
🚫 "Koníčkování" (lowering boats by rope) is not possible and unsafe.
⛔ Running the weir with vessels is not allowed.

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

During summer months with lower water levels, the weir and the basin below become a sought-after spot for swimming.

🛶 Water Sports

The weir features a sport-type sluice on the right side, which is typically closed.
Portaging is required for vessels and is possible on both sides, with a distance of 40 meters.

📍 Location & Features

Located on the Nežárka river at river kilometer 1.1, at an elevation of 409 m n.m.
The weir has a cylindrical profile and a height of 200 cm.
The banks above and below the weir are concrete dams.
Visibility is clear, and stopping above the weir is possible on both sides.
A millrace (Náhon) is located on the left side, leading to the Dekárka canal.

Tags
weirriverwater sportsswimmingoutdoordangerousportageSouth Bohemian Region