Lipno Reservoir

Lipno Reservoir is a man-made lake in the southern Bohemian Forest along the upper Vltava, stretching over 40 kilometers. Its water surface forms the largest artificial lake in the Czech Republic with numerous bays and forested shorelines.

Between 1952 and 1959 the reservoir was created by building a dam across the Vltava for energy production and flood control. The project replaced several villages and settlements that were submerged.

The reservoir banks feature multiple recreational facilities where visitors participate in water sports, sailing, and swimming during summer months.

Boat docks and swimming areas are found at several points along the lake, accessible by roads that follow the shoreline. During summer there are many opportunities for swimming and water sports, while in winter the frozen surface is used for recreational activities.

The dam itself is fully visible only from a viewpoint on the Czech side, as it sits in a narrow gorge. A smaller extension called Lipno II lies downstream and is mainly used for regulating water flow.

Location: Černá v Pošumaví

Inception: 1957

Elevation above the sea: 725.6 m

GPS coordinates: 48.70000,14.06667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14