Karolinka Dam - Water Reservoir
Přehrada Karolinka - Vodní nádrž
Swimming
Parking available
The Karolinka Dam is a crucial water reservoir in the Javorníky mountains, supplying drinking water to up to 80,000 people. It's also a popular spot for scenic walks and summer swimming.

📜 Significant water reservoir in the Javorníky mountains.
🔍 Crucial for drinking water and popular for walks and summer swimming.

Why Go

🏞️ Enjoy beautiful walks along the dam's perimeter.
🏊‍♀️ Swim in the clear waters during summer.
💡 See a crucial source of drinking water for up to 80,000 people.
🔋 Discover a small hydroelectric power plant.
🖼️ Experience a landscape that inspired local painter Iloj Hartinger.
🦆 Spot various water birds and aquatic animals.

Why Avoid

🎣 Fishing is strictly prohibited.
🚫 Entry to the dam itself is forbidden.

Hours

🕒 Open year-round.

🅿️ Parking

Available on widened road shoulders near the dam.

📍 Access

Accessible by car via roads 57 and 487.
1000m south of Cyklostezky Bečva bike path.
Yellow hiking trail passes by.