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Lake Mietków (Mietków Reservoir)

Borzygniew/Mietków, powiat wrocławski, woj. dolnośląskie

  • Nature & Landscape
  • Rivers & Reservoirs

Lake Mietków (Mietków Reservoir)

Lake Mietków is a retention reservoir on the Bystrzyca River, located about 25 km south-west of Wrocław, in the Bystrzyca Valley Landscape Park.

Location and surroundings

The reservoir lies in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in the Mietków commune, Wrocław County. Its area is about 9.29 km², its capacity around 65 million m³, and the dam is 3.2 km long and 17 m high.

What to see / natural attractions

  • Special Protection Area for birds (about 1,194 ha) with resting places for migratory birds.
  • Guarded bathing area and equipment rental in Borzygniew.

Who it is for

For sailors, anglers, swimmers and bird lovers.

Practical information

The reservoir was built in 1974-1986 and serves a retention function.

Practical information

Scope

  • Bathing area in Borzygniew, water sports.
  • Birdwatching.

Seasonality and hours

The tourist season falls in summer.

Getting there

  • Access by car to Borzygniew and Mietków.
Visit duration: a few hours Seasonality: sailing and bathing season, summer

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód
  • Pieszo
  • Rower

Source: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezioro_Mietkowskie