Opatovice Weir
Opatovický jez
A historic weir on the Elbe river, originally built in the late 15th century by Vilém of Pernštejn to supply water to the Opatovice Canal and the extensive Pardubice pond system. It has undergone several reconstructions and now includes a small hydroelectric power plant and a fish pass.

📜 A historic weir on the Elbe river, originally built in the late 15th century.
⚙️ Features a small hydroelectric power plant and a modern fish pass.

Why Go

🏞️ Explore a significant historical and technical monument.
🐟 Observe the modern fish pass, 0.80m wide and 25m long.
🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a peaceful spot by the Elbe river.
💡 Learn about its role in supplying water to the Opatovice Canal and Pardubice pond system.

History

🕰️ First mentions date back to the Pernštejn era.
🏗️ Current weir built around 1498 by Vilém of Pernštejn.
🛠️ Major reconstruction between 1783-1787.
🪵 Made of wood until the 1950s, rebuilt into stone in the 1970s.
⚡ Small hydroelectric power plant added in 1994.

Past Activities

🛶 Originally had two raft passages.
ferry transported people and horses across the river.
❄️ Popular for riding on ice floes in winter.
🏊‍♀️ A popular swimming spot in summer.
🎣 Known for spring salmon runs where salmon would leap through gates.

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