Hracholusky Reservoir: Water, Landscape and History

Hracholusky combines the expanse of a 22-kilometre reservoir with a varied landscape and surprising traces of history. The locality lies on gently sloping terrain on the shore of the Hracholusky Reservoir and is an important recreational destination in the Plzeňský kraj region. This makes Hracholusky suitable for travellers who do not want to view water activities, exercise and culture as separate pursuits.

The Hracholusky Reservoir as the Centrepiece of Your Stay

The Hracholusky Reservoir stretches through the rocky valley of the Mže. Its size shapes the character of the locality and opens up various possibilities for planning your day. Swimming in the reservoir is permitted. Fishing is allowed around the clock in the Mže 4 fishing district. Those who prefer to be on the water can plan bookable boat trips in advance. They depart from the Hracholusky or Transkemp pier, travel to the Pňovanský railway bridge and then return.

The reservoir also includes a designated water area that runs parallel to the eastern shore. This designated area is one of the specific pieces of information you can take into account when planning a stay by the water. This allows families with different ideas about their holiday to organise the day in different ways: while some may swim or choose a boat trip, others can explore the landscape along the shore and the historical features of the surrounding area.

The Bridge, Shoreline Landscape and Arriving Without Your Own Car

A prominent destination on the boat trips is the Pňovanský railway bridge. It stands on two separate stone pillars and is 44 metres high. The bridge gives the trip a clear destination and complements the view of the rocky valley with a distinctive structure. Those who want to experience the surroundings from more than just the water can reach the reservoir by train via Pňovany railway station. From there, it is possible to continue on foot or by bicycle.

Should the focus be on swimming, fishing or a boat trip booked in advance, or would you also like to plan time for the landscape and culture? Accommodation in Hracholusky can serve as a starting point for such a combination, without requiring you to limit your stay to just one activity. It remains important to include your chosen means of transport in your daily planning.

Baroque Chapel and a Vanished Village

The Chapel of St. Diviš is part of Hracholusky's history. It was built in 1682 and is a Baroque central-plan building with a hexagonal floor plan and an attached southern tower. Those who would like to add a cultural accent to their stay at the reservoir can include this chapel as a historical destination in their travel plans, without associating the visit with any specific opening rules.

The creation of the reservoir also changed the history of the area: the former village of Těchoděly disappeared during its construction. This connection makes the landscape interesting not only as a recreational area, but also links today's water area with the region's past.

Practical Information for Your Stay

In the vicinity of the Hracholusky Reservoir, camping and bivouacking outside campsites are prohibited. Anyone planning to stay overnight by the water should therefore choose suitable accommodation or a campsite and clarify this in advance. The grounds of Kemp Keramika contain a water rescue station that operates around the clock during the summer season.

Hracholusky thus offers several different holiday themes: water, a long reservoir in the valley of the Mže, a distinctive railway bridge, a Baroque chapel and historical changes to the landscape. Choose your accommodation according to your preferred rhythm and decide whether swimming, fishing, a boat trip, walking or cycling, and cultural discoveries should be the focus. You can find more destinations in the same area under Sedlec, Horní Bříza, Krsy, Výrov, Kozolupy, Zahrádka, Tatiná and Úterý.

For the broader travel overview: Plzeň-Sever District.