Ivanské jezero

Location: Přírodní park Les Včelný, 516 01 Rychnov nad Kněžnou · Hradec Králové Region

Category: natural swimming lake, reservoir

Ivanské jezero is an artificial reservoir on the Javornicko stream within the Les Včelný Nature Park, approximately 3 km from Rychnov nad Kněžnou. The rubble-stone dam was built between 1905 and 1910 and named after the hermit Ivan. The lake, covering 1.8 hectares, serves both recreation and flood protection. Historically it hosted a lido and a boat hire; today it is a popular destination for excursions with free access to open-water swimming. A sandstone water-sprite statue (2002) stands by the lake, and the Podorlická Beer Trail educational path (est. 2013) passes through the area. The site is accessible via red and yellow hiking trail markers.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 12 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly two hours; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 40 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Accessible year-round.
• Typical visit: 120 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 12 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Suitable for outdoor school trips, activity-based excursions, and exploring nature and aquatic ecosystems. Free access, no reservation required.

Official website: https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivansk%C3%A9_jezero

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