Kite spot on water · Czech Republic

Vltava Libčice – Kralupy

Name: Vltava Libčice – Kralupy
Address: CZ

Practical notes from riders: launch, parking and what to watch out for.

Show on the map50.1989, 14.3624

Nearest airport: PRGVáclav Havel Airport Prague, 13 km

Forecast and webcams

Before you go

Forecasts often disagree. When Windguru, ALADIN and Windy agree, it is worth going.

Tips for this spot

Offshore wind carries you away from land. Do not ride it without a rescue boat.
When a storm is coming, get out of the water and land the kite at once. Gusts before a storm are violent and a kite overhead is the highest point around.
New spot: ask locals about shallows, currents and where people launch.

On site

Wind and riding area

Pparking

Approximate location, based on the place name riders used. We don't have the exact launch yet, please send it with the form below.

From riders

What you need to know

Watch out for

From Prague, the river flows through a deep valley; the bend past Roztoky sits in a hollow surrounded by hills and cliffs, making the wind poor quality.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2024
There are locks along the route.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2024

Parking

Car park about 200 m from the spot, free.unguarded · capacity: 5 · OpenStreetMap

Getting there

A wide usable section is near the D8 Nová Ves exit (approx. 20 minutes from Letňany).Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2024

Rules and respect

Wind-powered sailing is officially prohibited in central Prague; a permit from the Navigation Authority may be formally required.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2024

Conditions

The rideable downwind stretch runs at most from Libčice nad Vltavou to Kralupy, and is better suited for a high-volume wingfoil board than a kite.Facebook group Kiting - spolujízda 2024

In riders' own words

„OpenStreetMap way/638917409“
„OpenStreetMap way/1234940383“
„20 minut z Letňan (Sjezd D8 Nová ves), je takhle hezkej širokej úsek.“
„Ta zatáčka za Roztokama nemůže být sjízdná. Je to v důlku a kolem kopce a skály.“
„Pozdravuj obsluhy na zdymadlech“
„co vím, tak na vítr se oficiálně nesmí plout jen v centrálních částech Prahy.“
„Myslím, že sjízdný ro může bejt maximálně od Libčic nad Vltavou do Kralup.“

Wind by month

When it blows

Average wind speed 10 m above ground from NASA POWER (MERRA-2, 2001–2025). The model works on a grid of roughly 50 km; on hills and by the water the wind is often stronger and gustier.

9.6Jan4.9

9.2Feb4.7

8.8Mar4.5

7.6Apr3.9

7.3May3.8

6.9Jun3.5

6.9Jul3.5

6.6Aug3.4

7.1Sep3.7

7.8Oct4.0

8.2Nov4.2

9.2Dec4.7

windiest monthsaverage wind in knots, NASA POWER; below the month in m/s

Values by month

January	9.6 knots · 4.9 m/s
February	9.2 knots · 4.7 m/s
March	8.8 knots · 4.5 m/s
April	7.6 knots · 3.9 m/s
May	7.3 knots · 3.8 m/s
June	6.9 knots · 3.5 m/s
July	6.9 knots · 3.5 m/s
August	6.6 knots · 3.4 m/s
September	7.1 knots · 3.7 m/s
October	7.8 knots · 4.0 m/s
November	8.2 knots · 4.2 m/s
December	9.2 knots · 4.7 m/s

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Sources: Riders' reports in public kite groups on Facebook (Kiting - spolujízda). Wind NASA POWER, airports OurAirports, photos Wikimedia Commons (author and licence with each photo). As of 17 October 2026. These are riders' reports; local rules change, so look around before you ride and follow local signs.