Zlatá Ktiš
Water
Nádrž Zlatá Ktiš je největším z osmi plavebních klauz, které sloužily pro posílení toku při plavení dřeva z novohradských lesů. Byla založena na konci 18. století rodem Buquoyů a prošla několika obnovami po katastrofálních povodních.

📜 Largest of eight historic timber floating sluices in the Novohradské forests.
🌊 Founded in the late 18th century, it's been restored multiple times after floods.

Why Go

🌲 Explore a significant historical reservoir
🚶‍♀️ Discover the site of the vanished Goldentisch settlement and its cast-iron cross
🏊‍♀️ Enjoy the grassy beach and water entry on the southwest side of the lake
⏱️ Plan for a visit duration of approximately 1 hour

History

🗓️ Established in the late 18th century by the Buquoy family for timber floating
🏘️ Home to the Goldentisch settlement (c. 1791), once housing up to 130 lumberjacks
✝️ A cast-iron cross on the dam is the only remaining trace of the settlement
🌊 The dam broke in 1794 and again in 2002, but was rebuilt and improved in 2005

Swimming

🏖️ A grassy beach with easy water entry is located on the southwest side of the lake.
💧 The reservoir offers a refreshing spot for swimming.

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naturehistoricaloutdoorreservoirtimber floatinghikingswimming