With children
Beach, boat and ice cream
Lake Macha and the beaches in Stare Splavy are the easiest half-day or full-day plan. Add a short walk, pedal boat or boat ride.
Quick orientation
Choose a trip by mood
The opening ideas are split into short overview cards.
With a stroller
Promenade and wider paths
The promenade in Stare Splavy and calmer lakeside sections work well for 1 to 2 hours. After rain, skip sandy parts.
By bike
Pine forests and easy loops
Doksy, Stare Splavy and the pine forests offer relaxed loops for 1 to 3 hours. Stronger cyclists can head toward Bezdez or Kokorin.
Swimming
Morning or late afternoon
Lake Macha is the closest choice. Main beaches are busier in season, so shorter swims often work better outside peak hours.
Castles and views
Bezdez or Houska
Bezdez is a strong climb with views, while Houska is a calmer half-day cultural stop. Both combine well with a car trip.
Rainy day
Cafe, Doksy or cabin rest
Choose a short cafe stop in Doksy, a drive through nearby villages or a slower day in the cabin. Check opening hours for longer trips.
Trips nearby
Best ideas from water to forests
These picks are practical for a stay in Stare Splavy: many are free or low-cost, with clear difficulty and map/source links.
Beaches of Lake Macha
Overview of beaches around Lake Macha. The marker shows the cabins; individual beach notes are listed right under the map.
By the water
Beaches around Lake Macha
A practical beach overview around the lake. Two smaller beaches are free; larger beaches with facilities are seasonal and often have paid entry.
Sroubeny beach
The closest free beach area near Stare Splavy, suitable for a simple walk from the cabins.
about 1.4 km on foot from the cabins; the route follows forest paths Map / route
Dog beach
A smaller free beach area useful for guests with a dog.
about 1.7 km on foot from the cabins; no entry fee Map / route
Borny beach
Equipped sandy beach with showers available for a fee.
expect an entry fee and seasonal operation Map / route
Main beach Stare Splavy
The largest beach area in Stare Splavy with services, refreshments and seasonal operation.
useful when you want more facilities and a livelier lakeside Map / route
Klucek beach
A beach area towards Doksy, another practical swimming option around the lake.
check current seasonal operation and entry rules Map / route
Main beach Doksy
A large beach area on the Doksy side of the lake with broader seasonal facilities.
better for a longer beach plan than for the quickest swim Map / routePractical
Shopping
Approximate times from the Fantastic cabins. In high season, check opening hours in maps or with the shop.
Minimarket Stare Splavy
Jarmilina stezka 214; groceries and mixed goods, bakery items, cold cuts, fruit, vegetables and basic drugstore goods.
about 2.2 km · car 5 min · bike 8-10 min · walk 30 min Map
Seasonal stalls by the beach and promenade
In summer, the quickest option for small items, drinks and something simple for the beach. The offer changes by season.
about 1.5-2 km · car 4 min · bike 6-8 min · walk 20-25 min Area map
Lidl Doksy
Zamecka 186; larger grocery shopping, drugstore goods and everyday supplies for the stay.
about 4.5 km · car 8-10 min · bike 18-22 min · walk 60 min Map
Doksy centre: P&T Mini Market / groceries
namesti Republiky 211 and nearby small shops; useful for a quick top-up in the town centre.
about 4.7 km · car 8-10 min · bike 20-25 min · walk 65 min Centre mapSwimming on foot
Schematic beach map
Simple orientation from Stare Splavy through Borny to the Doksy side of the lake.
1 Sroubeny beach
free
The closest free beach area near Stare Splavy, suitable for a simple walk from the cabins.
about 1.4 km on foot from the cabins; the route follows forest paths Map / route
2 Dog beach
free
A smaller free beach area useful for guests with a dog.
about 1.7 km on foot from the cabins; no entry fee Map / route
3 Borny beach
paid entry
Equipped sandy beach with showers available for a fee.
expect an entry fee and seasonal operation Map / route
4 Main beach Stare Splavy
facilities
The largest beach area in Stare Splavy with services, refreshments and seasonal operation.
useful when you want more facilities and a livelier lakeside Map / route
5 Klucek beach
facilities
A beach area towards Doksy, another practical swimming option around the lake.
check current seasonal operation and entry rules Map / route
6 Main beach Doksy
facilities
A large beach area on the Doksy side of the lake with broader seasonal facilities.
better for a longer beach plan than for the quickest swim Map / route
Free / water
Easy
Stare Splavy, Pod Bornym beach and boats on Lake Macha
- Time
- 1-4 h
- Best for
- first day, children, swimming, short walk
The easiest car-free plan. The lakeside is calmer in the morning; later, add ice cream, a pedal boat or a short boat ride.
Boat / water
Easy
Boat ride on Lake Macha
- Time
- about 30-60 min
- Best for
- children, grandparents, easy no-car plan
Regata Macha Lake operates sightseeing cruises and regular transport between piers. From the boat you see beaches, villas in Stare Splavy, Borny hill, Mouse Island and, in clear weather, Bezdez Castle. Regular service runs mainly in July and August; outside high season cruises are usually by order.
Free / nature
Easy
Swamp nature trail: an easy nature walk near Lake Macha
- Time
- 1-2 h
- Best for
- easy walk, nature, calmer day
A light walk towards protected nature near Doksy and Brehyne. Good when you want something quieter than the beach.
Ice cream / car trip
Easy
Ralsko Ice Cream Shop in Mimon
- Time
- about 1-2 h
- Best for
- children, sweet stop, short car trip
A simple sweet stop in Mimon when you want a short plan away from the beach. Zmrzlinarna Ralsko is known for many fresh flavours, from classics to unusual combinations. In season you may also find sorbets, crushed ice drinks, lemonades or coffee.
Swimming / car trip
Medium
Mseno swimming pool: art deco baths in Kokorinsko
- Time
- about 3 h
- Best for
- hot day, children, Kokorinsko add-on
A good alternative when you want swimming away from the busiest Lake Macha spots. The municipal baths in Mseno have an art deco feel, spring water, a 50 m pool, grass areas, a children's corner and refreshments.
Children / free
Medium
Four Leaf Clover trail around Blatak
- Time
- 3-5 h
- Best for
- children, longer walk, low-cost half day
A family educational trail around Lake Macha inspired by the Czech comic Four Leaf Clover. It is longer, so shorten it if children are small.
Children / rain
Easy
Four Leaf Clover Museum in Doksy
- Time
- 1-2 h
- Best for
- children, rainy weather, short car trip
A reliable rainy-day plan at Doksy castle. It is not free for everyone, but according to the museum rules very small children may enter free.
Bike / ice cream
Easy
Brehyne and ice cream at U Lekninu
- Time
- 1-3 h
- Best for
- bike, sweet stop, easy afternoon
A simple cycling or car stop: Brehyne, forests and well-known soft-serve ice cream. It combines well with Swamp or a short pond stop.
Free / season
Easy
Blueberries in the pine forests around Borny and Brehyne
- Time
- 1-2 h
- Best for
- summer, children, slow morning
A seasonal free idea: take a small cup and walk the pine woods around the cabins. Respect protected areas and stay on permitted paths.
Sport / children
Medium
Vrchbela: in-line track, playground, tower and mini zoo
- Time
- 2-5 h
- Best for
- active children, bikes, skates, car trip
A strong family option for an active day away from the beach. Some facilities or activities may be paid or seasonal.
Castle / views
More demanding
Bezdez: a climb that is worth it
- Time
- 3-5 h
- Best for
- views, active children, morning trip
The landmark of the region with a clear goal. The climb is stony and steeper, but the views over Lake Macha are the reward.