Slepé rameno Malše, River arm formation in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
Slepé rameno Malše is an artificially created closed riverbed where the Malše meets the Vltava, with historical fortification features visible along Zátkovo nábřeží. Walking paths line the banks, allowing visitors to explore the water formation while observing local plant life and connecting to nearby city districts.
The waterway served as the main course of the Vltava until 1930, when extensive regulation works between 1927 and 1931 redirected the river into a new artificial channel. This transformation fundamentally reshaped the area's hydrology and created the present-day form of the former riverbed.
The area connects to Sokolský Island through a footbridge, where a bathing facility operated above the weir for the Sokol organization beginning in 1899. This facility reflects the site's importance to local community life and recreational activities.
The site is easily accessible on foot with level pathways that connect directly from the city center. It is best visited during dry weather when the walks are most enjoyable and allow for comfortable movement along the banks.
Eight insect hotels positioned near the water actively support urban biodiversity. These structures represent an unexpected ecological conservation effort within the city that demonstrates how nature and urban planning can work together.
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