The Makhovo Lake (Máchovo jezero) is located 65 km from Prague, and has rightfully gained fame as one of the most beautiful places in the Czech Republic. In the Tertiary period of the Cenozoic era, this place was a huge lake, as part of the ancient sea. During the last Ice Age, the lake dried up, leaving behind only peat bogs. In 1366-1367, on the orders of Charles IV, the Great Pond (Velký rybník) was dug for this purpose at the site to fish. The lake received its current name after 1945, and officially wears it since 1961. "Makhovo" can be translated as "Lake Mahi" in honor of the Czech romantic poet Karel Ginek Mahi
On the shore of the lake is located the town of Doksy Doksy), which is considered a starting point and a popular holiday destination on the lake. The information center is located in the same place, on the square nám. Republiky 191 and opened for visitors on the following schedule:
- October-May: Mon-Fri from 8:30 to 16:00, break from 12:00 to 13:00.
- June, September: Mon-Fri 9:00 to 17:00, break from 12:00 to 13:00; Sat from 9:00 to 12:00.
- July, August: Mon-Sat from 9:00 to 18:00; Sun from 9:00 to 14:00.
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Climate
In summer the temperature reaches + 25-30 degrees , and the water temperature is +22 degrees. The holiday season lasts from mid-May to the end of September
How to get to Lake Makhova
By train from Prague by train from Bakov nad Jizerou to Ceska Lipa, passing by Doksy.
Pleasure boats run on the lake, which make stops on four beaches. You can travel around the city of Doksy by horse or bike.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions Makhovo Lake
A kilometer east of Doksy is the National Reserve Brehyne-Pecopala, on the territory of which the Makhovo Lake is located. On the eastern shore of the lake is a swamp, which is considered a natural monument. The marsh was formed on alluvial sediments, and is considered the smallest place in the world with a high content of essential oils.
To the north of Doksy there are the Polomene hory mountains, where Hradcanské stěny survived, which were inaccessible until recently, in the military zone. To the west of Staré Splavy is the cave Braniborská jeskyně, which is a sandy canopy used to live during the war in the 18th century
To the southwest of Doksy is the Kokorinsko nature protection zone, on the territory which are canyons and rock formations, the most famous of which is Poklicky. The ruins of Kokořín Castle (Kokořín), located 30 km from Doksy, are also of interest. The castle is open to visitors from April to October. In the summer, from July to August from 10:00 to 17:00. The entrance fee is 60 CZK
40 km to the north of Doksy there is the rock castle Sloup (Sloup v Čechách), built in the late 13th century. - the beginning of the 14th century, destroyed in 1639, and later a medieval fortress was built on its ruins.
Attractions of the town of Doksy
Noteworthy is the church of St. Bartholomew, executed in the style of the Czech baroque (1638). The Renaissance castle, located in an English park; Museum named after K. G. Mahi - Hospitalek, located in the oldest building of the city and executed in the style of half-timbered houses. There are two expositions in the museum, one dedicated to the life and work of the Czech romantic poet, the second to the fisheries and fisheries in Ceska Lipa.
8 km from the lake is the Gothic castle Bezdez (Bezděz), built in 1264-1278. on the orders of the King of Bohemia, Premysl Otkatar II on a hill at an altitude of 605 meters, and until the end of the 16th century. served as a royal residence. In the castle there is a small statue of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat, the so-called "Black Madonna", thanks to which until 1785 the castle was considered a popular place of pilgrimage. Bezděz is open to visitors from April to October. In the summer season, from May to September - from 09:00 to 16:30.
At 14 km on a high rocky promontory dominates the gothic castle Houska, built in the 13th century in the Renaissance style. The castle is open for visitors from April to October. In the summer, from July to August - from 10:00 to 18:00. Photo of Lake Makhov (7)