Weir in Vyšší Brod

The weir in Vyšší Brod spans the Vltava River using stone and wooden elements to manage water flow and regulate river levels. The structure creates distinct water conditions on either side, shaping how the river behaves in this location.

The weir was built in medieval times to manage water levels for the nearby Cistercian monastery. It became essential for the timber trade, which relied on the regulated river for moving logs downstream.

The weir demonstrates traditional Czech approaches to managing water flow and landscape. Walking along the bank, you can observe how the structure has been part of daily river life for centuries.

You can view the weir from riverbank paths and nearby bridges that run along the Vltava. Kayakers and paddlers use the designated passage, with summer being the best time for water activities in this area.

The weir contains specialized channels that historically guided wooden rafts through in a controlled manner. This engineering solution was crucial to one of South Bohemia's most important trade routes during the timber era.

Location: Vyšší Brod

GPS coordinates: 48.61970,14.31413

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12