Old paths and shorelines appear where there is usually water: low water levels in September 2026 draw attention to Tajvan and the former Vltava landscape.
Around Little Tajvan and Great Tajvan, parts of the old railway embankment and former landforms become visible as water levels fall. The islands take on a different shape, offering a glimpse of this stretch of landscape before the reservoir was created.
Another sight lies beyond Horní Planá: an old Vltava meander known for its shape as the “Vltava Heart”. Viewpoints are found along the cycle path beyond Pihlov. It cannot be seen from the ferry port in Horní Planá.
For walks, keep to designated paths and railway crossings. Exposed shores can be soft and muddy, and water levels determine which areas are accessible.
A cruise offers another way to read the landscape. From the water, the shores, islands and traces of the old river can be seen as parts of the same story.