Lake Mácha, Artificial lake in Doksy, Czech Republic
Lake Mácha spans 284 hectares with two protected islands, Myší and Kachní, serving as bird sanctuaries in the Liberec Region of northern Bohemia.
Emperor Charles IV ordered the construction of this reservoir in 1366, initially naming it Velký rybník for his personal swimming and hunting activities.
The lake received its current name in honor of Karel Hynek Mácha, a Czech poet who incorporated the surrounding landscapes into his 1836 poem Máj.
Visitors can complete a 15-kilometer trail around the lake, with multiple access points from Doksy and Staré Splavy connected by regular ferry services.
The lake contains a protected peat bog called Swamp on its southeastern edge, covering 47 hectares of specialized wetland ecosystem.
Location: Doksy
Inception: 14 century
Elevation above the sea: 266 m
Website: http://opsmachovojezero.cz
Website: http://opsmachovojezero.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.58306,14.64972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
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