The Železný Brod Small Hydroelectric Power Plant

Prachovské skály (rocks)

The Prachovské Skály nature preserve is one of the most popular regions in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest nature preserves in the country.

Bozkovské Dolomite Caves

The dolomite caves with the largest underground lake in Bohemia.

Ruin of Trosky Castle

The strange ruin of what was once a Gothic castle, founded at the end of the 14th century by the family of Vartenberk, has become the main symbol of the region of Český ráj.

Hruboskalsko

The Hruboskalsko is one of the best-known rock formations. It is characterised by impressive towers reaching up to 55 m and also by steep canyons.

The Podtrosecká údolí (valleys)

The Podtrosecká údolí (valleys) comprises several little valleys that form an arch to the north and northeast around Trosky Castle.

Ruin of Vranov Castle - Pantheon

Vranov Castle, built on the steep rock cliff high above the Jizera River at the beginning of the 15th century, was one of the last castles built in the region.

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Bohemian Paradise

Železný Brod 890
Železný Brod, 468 22

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This new small hydroelectric power plant was built to complement the historic factory buildings without disturbing the beauty of the slopes along the Jizera River.

The building permit for the construction of a weir, drive and the original power plant was issued in 1861 to factory owner Johann Liebieg during the construction of a spinning mill that is no longer in operation today. In 1896, the spinning mill was expanded and a new engine room was built and four new turbines were installed. At that time, the turbines propelled the factory’s machines.
The current new building of the power plant engine room is located on the site of a restored original drive that was covered in the 1960s and slowly became an unofficial waste dump. Today, the power station itself is about 650 metres further than the original power plant was.
The architect of the new power plant was Ing. Arch. Boris Šonský and the structure has won several awards such as the Building of the Year 2010 and the Czech Energy and Environmentally Friendly Structure of 2010.