Klauza k plavení dříví Water channel

Welcome to Rajnochovice. You are standing at one of the most surprising and interesting places in this valley. In front of your eyes, there's a clown on the river of Juhyna. Feel the strange atmosphere of peace that now surrounds this place, but at the same time try to imagine how it was here over a century ago. Do you hear the constant noise of water? That sound is like the voice of history that has been flowing here for centuries. You see the constant force of nature that dominates here, and at the same time the human effort to control it in a sense and use it for its own benefit. It's a place where a man's work combines with the ruthlessness of a mountain stream.

Let us return together to a time when this region seemed much wilder and people had to look for very clever ways to deal with it. It's about 1860. At that time, the road to transport heavy materials was not easy at all. At that time, people needed to transport a huge amount of valuable wood from mountain areas located below the peak of the Gross fir tree down towards human settlements. But the terrain in this valley is very demanding. The river Juhyna is constantly rolling around, creating many dangerous curvature and narrow points that would make the normal transport of wood difficult or completely impossible. In order to safely and effectively transport logs and shorter pieces of strains, it was necessary to create a way to control water levels. That is why this clause was built. It was not just an ordinary building, but an important technical tool that allowed the water to be contained and then rapidly released, thereby creating enough stress to carry heavy wood bodies through the entire length of the stream.

Now pay attention to what you see right in front of you. This building is not only made up of one material, but is the result of a combination of natural elements and human skill. Look at the sprinkled dam. It is a massive structure that must withstand the constant pressure of water and variable flooding. Now look closer at the stone release. This particular element was absolutely crucial for the whole function of the work. The stone work you see here must have been very precise at the time of construction, so that the water could flow exactly as it needed to be, without damaging the entire dam or causing an unwanted disturbance. Now, if you look at the shelter that is above the floodgates, you can see one very important clue from the past. The date 1911 is carved here. This small, but significant detail tells us that even in the early twentieth century, it took care of this place and kept it in good condition so that it could continue to perform its function.

Although history has not given us the names of the particular architects or the names of those who planned this construction, we can easily imagine the people who actually lived and worked here. Imagine those lumberjacks and lifeguards who spent their hours here every day. They had to be very strong, but above all they had to be incredibly skillful and constantly vigilant. Working with the floating of wood in such a rugged terrain, full of dangerous turns, was a constant struggle with the element of water. Every log that swam through this section was the result of very hard work in the woods beneath the Hruba fir. This clown was like the heart of the whole system that controlled the rhythm of their daily lives and their hard work.

You may have a question as to why this place seems so quiet and lonely today. There's one interesting thing that might surprise you and make you think. This era of wood sailing had its clear and relentless end. 1914 was a huge change for this site. In that year, the timber swimming in this place was definitively stopped. The world began to change, new modes of transport were coming in, and people's needs moved completely away. This clown remained a silent witness to the old world, who will never return. And that's why this monument is so important today. It is a cultural monument, but it is also on the list of those we must protect from oblivion and extinction. It's an endangered piece of our common heritage that reminds us of how people once had to work closely with nature to survive and prosper.

However, do not stay in view of this construction. Continue along this beautiful valley, perceive the richness of the surrounding nature and let yourself be carried away by this calm. Every stone and every wave in the river of Juhyna has its own hidden story. Thank you for stopping by and paying attention to this historic monument. We wish you a nice and peaceful walk around.