Karlín Pond
Karlínský rybník
Water
Karlín Pond, also known as Margaret's Pond, is a historically significant body of water located on the northwestern edge of Karlín village in the Šluknovská pahorkatina region, featuring a defunct natural swimming area and a collection of wooden sculptures.

📜 A historically significant pond, once a natural swimming area.
🎨 Features a collection of unique wooden sculptures and remnants of a diving board.

Why Go

🏞️ Explore a tranquil natural setting with historical charm.
🖼️ Discover a series of wooden sculptures, including a canoe by Tomáš Křák.
🚂 See the historic Horní Poustevna railway station nearby.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a peaceful walk on the northwestern edge of Karlín village.

Why Avoid

🏊‍♀️ The natural swimming pool is defunct, so no swimming is possible.
🚧 Some remnants of old structures might be present.

History

🕰️ Depicted on maps as early as the 18th century, though temporarily drained in the mid-19th century.
🚆 The Horní Poustevna railway station, built in 1904, is located on the pond's left bank.

🎨 Art & Sculptures

🌳 A log cabin garden on the left bank hosts 13 freestanding wooden sculptures and two supporting veranda columns.
🛶 On the southern end of the dam, find a wooden canoe sculpture by Tomáš Křák, symbolizing the street "K Rybníku".

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pondnaturehistoricalartsculpturesrailwayoutdoor