Lubachow: Reservoir and Hydropower History

Specific themes for a trip to Lubachow include the reservoir on the Bystrzyca and the hydropower plant. The plant is located on the river in the village; the dam created the reservoir.

Reservoir and dam: key figures

The reservoir near Lubachow covers an area of approximately 51 ha. It holds 8 million m³ of water and stretches 3.1 km along the river. The three figures describe different measurements: area, water volume and length along the Bystrzyca.

The dam is 230 m long at the crest and up to 44 m high. The crest is the top of the dam; “up to 44 m” indicates its maximum height. This helps distinguish the structure’s length and height as separate dimensions.

Hydropower plant and construction history

The hydropower plant building is designated as both a power plant and a museum, and dates from 1913 to 1916. The dam was completed in 1917. Many original features of the hydropower plant date from the 1920s.

These dates refer to different parts of the complex: the building’s construction period, the completion of the dam and the technical equipment. Together, they provide several points of reference for the history of the hydropower plant rather than reducing it to a single date.

Bridge and mining history

A railway bridge over a stream and an unpaved road is located near the hydropower plant and a residential building. It dates from 1902 to 1904. This adds another historic structure to the area’s hydropower history.

Lubachow is also home to an archaeological protected area containing a group of mining sites from the 16th and 17th centuries. It complements the village’s technical attractions with an older mining history.

Cycling, nature and getting around

Lubachow has a park where you can practise various skills for singletracks and bike parks. If you plan to visit the park, check its opening hours in advance.

The “Tajemnice Śląskiej Doliny” quest takes you through Lubachow and its surroundings. It covers places of interest along the Bystrzyca. Natural monuments are another feature: Lubachow is one of the places in Świdnica Municipality where such monuments are found. The municipality has 18 natural monuments in total.

For road navigation, county road 2882 D is a useful reference point: it connects Lubachow with Wałbrzych-Rusinowa. If you are planning a specific journey, it is a good idea to check the latest traffic conditions.

If you are looking for a hotel in Lubachow, your reason for travelling can help narrow down your choice of location: the reservoir and dam combine landscape and technology, while the training park offers a distinct focus for cycling enthusiasts. This lets you choose a destination based on the themes you want to include in your travel plans.

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