Trip around the Elbe Dam
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Route description
From the centre of Špindlerův Mlýn to the dam there is a beautiful forest path along the green hiking trail.
From the centre of Špindlerův Mlýn, head about 100m in the direction of Svatý Petr and turn right over the bridge after the Information Centre. Follow the green trail towards the Elbe dam.
There is a possibility of swimming in the dam, but without any facilities. Due to the cold mountain water, only real hardy swimmers will enjoy swimming. In summer, however, it is really refreshing. Fishing is allowed here and after visiting it, you can also indulge in a bit of adrenaline while bridging it.
It is easy to return to the centre of Špindlerův Mlýn on the other side of the bank via Bedřichov.
This trip is great in that you can spend time with your family, children or pets. It is not demanding and offers refreshment on hot summer days.
Important information
We do not go on this trip on purpose on the main road due to the high frequency of traffic.
Waypoints
Length:
7.5 KM
Duration:
2:27 HOURS
Superelevation:
214M
214M
Difficulty:
Easy
Type:
Circuit
Suitable period:
Summer
Its construction began in 1910. This dam is located at an altitude of 694.16 m above sea level. The dam is based on orthogneisses at a depth of 4–7 m…
Its construction began in 1910. This dam is located at an altitude of 694.16 m above sea level. The dam is based on orthogneisses at a depth of 4–7 m below the surface of the terrain. The foundation of the right-bank dam spillway and cascades is up to 16 m below the surface. The gravity arched masonry dam of the Intze type with a backfill is made of local gneiss stone on traso-cement mortar. The maximum height of the dam crest above the base joint is 41.5 m. The length of the dam in the crown is 153.5 m and the width of the dam in the crown is 6.15 m.
