Velká Kuš Pond and Nature Reserve
Přírodní rezervace a rybník Velká Kuš na Blatensku
Swimming
Discover Velká Kuš Pond, a historic 16th-century water body near Blatná, renowned for its rich nature, swimming, fishing, and a protected natural reserve.

📜 Historic 16th-century pond and nature reserve near Blatná.
🏞️ Known for its rich biodiversity, scenic granite boulders, and a charming wooded island.

Why Go

🦆 Discover diverse nature and wetland meadows
🎣 Enjoy fishing (biennial harvests)
🏊‍♀️ Swim at the sandy bottom near the dam
🚶‍♀️ Explore picturesque surroundings with unique geological features
⏳ Ideal for a visit of about 2 hours

📜 History

👑 Established in the 16th century by Petr Zmrzlík ze Svojšína.
📖 The name "Kuš" comes from "kůše," meaning a fish trap at the pond's outlet.

🏞️ Nature Reserve

🌿 Protects boulder pastures and wetland meadows, a prime example of the Blatná region's landscape.
🐦 Home to rare plants, insects, and protected bird species like nightingales and stonechats.

ℹ️ Managed By

🏛️ Operated by Infocentrum Blatná.