Stará Myjava Water Reservoir
Vodná nádrž Stará Myjava
The Stará Myjava Water Reservoir, located in western Slovakia near the Czech border, is a popular destination offering relaxation, sports activities, and a rich natural environment with rare species.

🏞️ A beautiful water reservoir nestled among mountains in western Slovakia, near the Czech border.
💦 A popular destination for relaxation, sports, and a rich natural environment with rare species.

Why Go

🏊‍♀️ Enjoy swimming in the reservoir or use boats (rent or bring your own).
🎣 A popular spot for fishermen.
🤸‍♀️ Utilize sports fields, a rope park, and outdoor fitness machines.
🏕️ Dedicated area for children's camps.
❄️ Attractive even in winter with the nearby SKILAND Stará Myjava ski resort (3 lifts, evening skiing, rentals, cross-country trails).
🌿 Discover rare animal species like silver crucian carp, Koi carp, trout, river crayfish, and the unique spotted salamander and yellow fly.
🏃‍♀️ Challenge yourself on the Rugged Race terrain endurance competition route.
🚶‍♀️ Explore nearby historical sites: War Memorials, Partisan Bunkers Zemľanky, Monument of General Ilja Danielovič Dibrov, and the Burned Village Nárcie.

Swimming

✅ Swimming is allowed in the reservoir.
🛶 Boats can be brought or rented on-site.

Winter Sports

⛷️ Nearby SKILAND Stará Myjava ski resort offers 3 ski lifts (two 400m, one 150m).
🌙 Enjoy evening skiing, ski and snowboard rental, ski service, and cross-country trails.

Nearby Attractions

💧 Brestovec Water Reservoir: A natural drinking water reservoir, suitable for winter skating and summer swimming (no services, bring your own).
📜 War Memorials: Explore sites from the Slovak National Uprising.
🪖 Partisan Bunkers Zemľanky: Historic bunkers near Poriadie, popular for tourists and cyclists.
🎖️ Monument of General Ilja Danielovič Dibrov: Stone monument marking a battle site.
🔥 Burned Village Nárcie: Remnants of a village burned during anti-fascist resistance.

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