Moldau-Kaskade, Hydroelectric dam system in Central and South Bohemia, Czech Republic.
The Moldau Cascade is a system of interconnected reservoirs and hydroelectric power stations running along the Vltava River through two administrative regions. The network comprises multiple dams and reservoirs of varying sizes that work together to regulate water flow and generate electricity.
Construction began in 1952 with the Lipno I and II reservoirs, followed by additional dams added over the following decades. The system's development fundamentally shaped the region's water management and made flood control in Prague possible.
The cascade has reshaped the landscape and now offers spaces where people gather for water sports and outdoor recreation. Local communities rely on these reservoirs for leisure activities that have become part of how they spend their time.
The system is accessible to visitors with various entry points along the river course in both regions. The best time to visit is during warmer months when water sports and outdoor activities are most active.
The system includes both Orlik, which holds the largest water volume, and Lipno, which covers the largest surface area among Czech reservoirs. These two bodies of water represent the most substantial reservoirs within the entire network.
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