Zákraví, Artificial waterfall in Chlístov, Czech Republic.
Zákraví is an artificial waterfall on the Janovský stream below the village of Zákraví in Chlístov. Built in 1967 during the construction of the Zákraví reservoir, it drops 6 metres from a channel at the southern edge of the dam onto a rock face and into a small pool.
The waterfall was created in 1967 during the construction of the Zákraví reservoir on Janovský Creek. Water leaves the reservoir's southern side through a channel and drops 6 metres onto a rock face into a pool below.
The waterfall is not a natural feature but a man-made one, built in 1967 during construction of the Zákraví reservoir. Water leaves the dam's southern side through a millrace and drops onto a rock face, so the site is tied to the reservoir works rather than to local custom.
The site can be reached via marked hiking trails that wind through the surrounding woodland. Conditions vary with the seasons, so checking water levels before visiting helps plan the best time for photography or nature observation.
The waterfall is not natural: it was built in 1967 during the construction of the Zákraví reservoir. Water leaves the dam's southern side through a millrace onto a rock face and drops 6 metres into a pool below. The KČT hiking trail passes nearby, but reaching the fall requires a 50-metre detour.
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