Vadkovice: Hill, Bird Protection Area and Reservoir

Vadkovice lies on a hill between the Polácké vrchy to the south and the Nechranice Reservoir to the north and west. Its cadastral area is part of a bird protection area; waterbirds, seasonal activities on the water and local history are among the region’s distinctive features.

Key facts about Vadkovice

• Vadkovice belongs to the municipality of Chbany.
• The village lies 9.1 km east-southeast of Kadaň at an altitude of 290 m.
• The cadastral area of Vadkovice is part of the “Nádrž vodního díla Nechranice” Bird Protection Area.
• The hill rises to the Polácké vrchy in the south and slopes down towards the reservoir in the north and west.
• Activities at the reservoir vary by season.

Hill, bird protection area and birdlife

Vadkovice’s elevated position gives the landscape a clear character: the land rises gradually towards the Polácké vrchy in the south, while to the north and west it slopes down to the Nechranice Reservoir, built on the Ohře River. The rising land and the reservoir’s surface therefore form a clearly perceptible contrast.

The cadastral area of Vadkovice is part of the “Nádrž vodního díla Nechranice” Bird Protection Area, designated under national regulations. In the wider travel region, this area protects populations of the bean goose (Anser fabalis) and overwintering waterbirds. The reservoir is also on the migration route of waterbirds from northern Europe. As its surface usually does not freeze over completely in winter, it is a suitable resting and wintering place for waterbirds.

Seasonal activities at the reservoir and cycling

Sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing are possible at the Nechranice Reservoir in spring and autumn; swimming and fishing are also available in summer. Activities on the water therefore vary by season: water sports are mentioned for spring and autumn, and swimming and fishing for summer. If you are planning your trip around one of these activities, this seasonal information is a helpful guide.

Marked cycle routes also include the reservoir. They lead to the water from Chomutov, Kadaň and Žatec. This is a different kind of orientation from the seasonal activities at the lake: the cycle routes are described by their named starting points and the reservoir as their destination. For Vadkovice itself, its elevated position is the defining landscape feature; for these cycle routes, the three towns are the named starting points.

Local history across several periods

The earliest recorded mention of Vadkovice dates from 7 April 1295. Records from the 1860s indicate that the village was frequently hit by fires. These milestones mark two different periods in the village’s history: its early written record and a later period when fires repeatedly struck the village.

Construction of the Nechranice waterworks began in January 1961 and also brought numerous changes to Vadkovice. In the mid-1980s, it was decided to build 34 holiday homes in the village, each on a 400 m² plot. This decision forms part of Vadkovice’s leisure development at the time; it describes the plans made during that period.

Another local reference with a specific date is the Vadkovický jíran koňský: in 1997 it was designated a memorial tree and was then 175 years old. The dates make clear that this historical reference concerns the designation and age of the tree at that time.

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FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Vadkovice

How is Rekreační chalupa Vadkovice rented?

Rekreační chalupa Vadkovice in Vadkovice, Chbany, is holiday accommodation for six people and is rented as a whole. Check current availability with the provider.

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