Mže River
Řeka Mže
Water
The Mže River is the primary source stream of the Berounka, originating in Germany and flowing through the Czech towns of Tachov and Stříbro. It is a popular destination for boating and features two major reservoirs, Lučina and Hracholusky.

📜 The Mže River, a primary source of the Berounka, flows from Germany through Czech towns like Tachov and Stříbro.
🏞️ Known for its quiet waters and two major reservoirs, Lučina and Hracholusky, it's a popular spot for boating and nature lovers.

Why Go

🛶 Enjoy peaceful boating and solitude on a quiet river
🌳 Explore scenic natural landscapes
💧 Discover the significant Lučina and Hracholusky reservoirs
📜 Learn about its rich history, mentioned in ancient chronicles

🚣‍♀️ Boating

The Mže is ideal for quiet boating, offering sections with varying difficulty:

  • Lučina reservoir – Tachov: 6 km, WW I
  • Tachov – Klíčov: 8 km, ZW
  • Klíčov – Stříbro: 38 km, WW I-
  • Stříbro - confluence with Berounka: 45 km, ZWC
    The Hracholusky reservoir section is approximately 20 km long.
    The river is typically navigable from Pavlovice train station during higher water levels and after heavy rains.

Why Avoid

☀️ Water levels can be insufficient during hot summers, affecting navigability.

Getting There

The river originates in Germany's Griesbach Forest and briefly forms the state border before entering the Czech Republic. It flows through towns like Tachov and Stříbro, and merges with the Radbuza in Plzeň to form the Berounka.

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