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The Římov reservoir was built on the Malše River, south of České Budějovice, near the village of Římov, and it also extends into the cadastral areas of the villages of Velešín and Svatý Jan nad Malší. It was constructed between 1971 and 1978 as a drinking water reservoir for České Budějovice and the surrounding area. The Římov dam is inaccessible to swimmers and anglers. In terms of the reservoir's volume and the volume of water withdrawn, it is currently the largest water supply reservoir in South Bohemia.

Preparation of the project began in the late 1960s, when a decision was made regarding the location of the dam near Římov and the water treatment plant near the village of Plav. Actual construction commenced in January 1974. The dam embankment was completed by the end of 1976. Filling of the reservoir began in June 1978.

The total volume of the reservoir reaches almost 34 million m3, and the flooded area covers 210 hectares. The embankment dam is 290 m long and 47.5 m high. A road and a red tourist trail run along the dam between Římov and Svatý Jan nad Malší. The reinforced concrete tower structure is the location of the shaft for the small bottom outlet, as well as two water intake shafts and two additional bottom outlets. The upper machine room at the top is accessible via a steel footbridge from the dam crest. A small hydroelectric power plant is located in the lower machine room.

As the main source of drinking water for South Bohemia, the Římov reservoir is protected by conservation zones; the first zone is forested, while in the second and third zones, any activity is governed by management principles. Wastewater treatment plants exist in larger villages within the reservoir basin.

If visitors wish to view the dam from various angles, they can walk along the yellow trail from Římov to Velešín on the western bank, and a blue tourist trail winds from Římov to Kaplice on the eastern bank. In addition to the dam, visitors can view the Jesuit Baroque château in Římov, while the castle ruins can be seen in Velešín. It is certainly worthwhile to take a trip to České Budějovice, where visitors can visit the South Bohemian Museum and take a photo by the famous Samson Fountain. The town of Český Krumlov also entices visitors with its history, particularly its château and various museums. One of the most visited places in this region is the Zlatá Koruna Monastery. For families with children, the greatest experience will be a day at ZOO Dvorec in Borovany.

If visitors wish to stay near the Římov reservoir, they should begin their search in the three villages it extends into. Visitors can try entering cottages or private accommodation into a search engine, for example. In addition to Římov, Velešín, and Svatý Jan nad Malší, visitors can also focus on nearby villages; in Zubčice, visitors can look at the offer of guesthouses, Mojné has a choice of cottages and chalets, and Kamenný Újezd welcomes tourists in apartments, for instance. A more diverse range of accommodation can be found in the towns of Kaplice, Český Krumlov, and České Budějovice.

Have you ever wondered where the era of treetop walkways began? Indeed, it is Lipno nad Vltavou that can boast this first in our country. The new walkway near the Lipno reservoir opened its gates to visitors in July 2012, joining other attractions at Lipno that are popular among visitors of all ages.

You can reach the walkway itself in several ways. Naturally, you may use your own strength and set off on foot or by bike. Another option is the chairlift or the Stezkabus. For the journey back, try a mountain scooter, which you can pick up at the rental shop. The Stezka korunami stromů Lipno nad Vltavou can be used without restrictions by disabled persons or families with prams. The total length of the route is 675 metres, and it includes a 40-metre-high tower, from which breathtaking views of the entire Šumava region can be enjoyed.

To increase the attractiveness of the walkway, it includes 11 adrenaline stops and one of the longest slides in our country, which is 52 metres long. You will learn many interesting facts about nature here, as well as how to protect it or why the forest is important to us. You can also make use of 3 stations with rope structures, which will test your courage at a height of 24 metres.

Thanks to its barrier-free design, the Stezka korunami stromů Lipno is an ideal place where families with children of all ages can spend time together. Furthermore, the entire Lipensko region is criss-crossed with a number of interesting places that are definitely worth a visit.

Your holiday in Lipno nad Vltavou can thus be full of experiences not only from the Lipno treetop walkway, but you will also enjoy plenty of fun in the rope park or on the bobsleigh track. The fact that this entire area is very popular among tourists is evidenced by the number of accommodation facilities that offer their services both for weekend stays and, for example, for longer summer holidays.

Choose a comfortable hotel, a cosy guesthouse, or an apartment with guaranteed privacy. Diverse accommodation is also offered by cottages and chalets for rent. However, we recommend that you book your stay in advance. You will not only secure the best accommodation near the Stezka korunami stromů Lipno, but you can also look forward to your stay for that much longer. Lipno nad Vltavou is truly a guarantee of a great holiday.