Vlčí Důl
Vlčí Důl is a resort, part of Bludov municipality in the Czech Republic. Etymology The adjective “Vlčí” means “wolf”. The noun “důl” means “mine" in the new Czech language, but it means both “mine” and “valley” in old Czech. Therefore, the translation can be "mine" or "valley" as the place was named during the Middle Ages when old Czech was spoken. History The Petrovický rybník (literally Peter Pond) was situated in the place during the Middle Ages. The pond was drained in 1930. During the late 1940s, a club of fishermen unsuccessfully tried to reestablish the pond. The idea to create a swimming pool was made in 50’s and first works began in 1953. The pool was built by participants of Action Z. The pool opened on 13 July 1963 and named after Vlčí Důl, a nearby valley. A source of water is Vitonický potok (literally Vitonice creek). The area became relatively popular and a parking lot, showers, toilets, playground, and paved road were const ...
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