Fojtka Reservoir (Mníšecká přehrada)
Přehrada Fojtka (Mníšecká přehrada)
Water
Swimming
A beautiful reservoir near Liberec, built 1904-1906 primarily for flood control, also popular for swimming (including a nudist beach) and fishing. Features clean, cold water, but rocky entry isn't ideal for kids.

📜 A historic water reservoir, built between 1904 and 1906 primarily for flood control, fed by the Fojtův potok.
🔍 Located near Mníšek u Liberce, about 6 km northeast of Liberec, it's known for its clean, cold water and natural setting.

📐 Technical Details

🧱 Gravity, masonry dam: 16m high, 4.5m wide, 146.2m long crest (175m curvature radius)
💧 Reservoir volume: 323,000 m³
📏 Average depth: 10m
🏞️ Basin area: 6.9 km²
🌊 Max surface area: 21.5 hectares

Why Go

🏞️ Beautiful, well-maintained spot with a dam and bridge
💧 Refreshing, clean water perfect for a hot day
🍔 Food stand with facilities on the main grassy beach
👙 Features a designated nudist beach area
🎣 Great for fishing, especially salmonid fish
🧘‍♀️ Generally not overcrowded, offering a peaceful escape

Why Avoid

🥶 Water is quite cold, partly due to shade
⚠️ Rocky entrance with sharp stones, not ideal for children
🌿 Grassy banks can be overgrown in some places; don't expect sandy beaches

🏊‍♀️Swimming

🏊‍♀️ This reservoir is a popular swimming spot.
📏 Approximately 100 meters wide from the main beach to the opposite bank, suitable for adult swimmers.
👙 A designated nudist beach is located on the western bank.

Managed By

🏛️ Operated by the Municipality of Mníšek (Obec Mníšek).

Checklist

🩱 Swimsuit (optional at the nudist beach)
👟 Water shoes for the rocky entry
💰 Cash for the food stand

Tags
reservoirdamswimmingbeachfishingnudist beachLiberecMníšekhistoricaloutdoor