Lipno nad Vltavou

Lipno nad Vltavou ( German lips ) is a municipality om Okres Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic. It belongs to the region of South Bohemia,.

The municipality is situated on the bank of built 1952-1959 Lipnostausees, which dammed the river Vltava, near the Natural Park Vyšebrodsko and nature reserves Čertova stěna ( Devil's Wall ) and Luč ( Kienberg, 933 m). Here are also a granite massif and the remains of a primeval forest.

Lipno nad Vltavou the terminus of the railway line Rybnik u Dolního Dvořiště - Lipno nad Vltavou, the former electrical Lokalbahn Zartlesdorf - Lippnerschwebe. Until the expulsion of 1945/46, lips was inhabited by Germans. The original logging town of Lipno was almost completely devastated during the construction of Lipnostaudamms in the 1950s and 1960s. The then formed directly on the lake settlement and the surrounding region are among the most popular recreation areas in the Czech Republic, which is also frequented by foreign tourists.

In winter, the area offers 35 kilometers of cross country ski trails and several ski slopes for skiers and snowboarders; 2005 was the first time a skating marathon on frozen lake instead. In the summer, tourists tend to use numerous campgrounds and cycling routes. Water sports options include sailing, kayaking and rafting include possible. 2003 Rafting World Championship was held here. Swimming is possible at the sandy beaches, but also in the indoor swimming pool was dedicated in 2003.

Community structure

The municipality Lipno nad Vltavou the district Slupečná heard ( Luppetsching ) and the residential places Kobylnice ( Goblens ) and Kramolín ( Gromaling ).