The Skalka Dam (Vodní nádrž Skalka) is located west of the city of Cheb in the Czech Republic. It damms the Eger. It was built between 1962 and 1964 to …

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January 9, 2022

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The Skalka Dam (Vodní nádrž Skalka in Czech) is located west of the city of Cheb in the Czech Republic. It damms the Eger. Between 1962 and 1964 the dam was built in the Egertal, which was designed to supply the city of Cheb with drinking water and also to protect against flooding.

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December 14, 2024

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The Eger dam and the banks of the Eger form a beautiful green lung and recreational area for the town of Cheb.

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1. Cheb Castle – Cheb Castle Walls loop from Františkovy Lázně-Aquaforum

15.6km

04:09

150m

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2. Glauber Springs Colonnade – Františkovy Lázně Spa Center loop from Cheb-Skalka

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3. Egerwarte Viewpoint Pavilion – Cheb Castle Walls loop from Cheb

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02:15

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 490 m

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Karlovarský kraj, Severozápad, Czech Republic

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Skalka Reservoir Dam

1. Cheb Castle – Cheb Castle Walls loop from Františkovy Lázně-Aquaforum

2. Glauber Springs Colonnade – Františkovy Lázně Spa Center loop from Cheb-Skalka

3. Egerwarte Viewpoint Pavilion – Cheb Castle Walls loop from Cheb

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