Pająk Reservoir

The Pająk Reservoir is a storage reservoir in Konopiska, in Częstochowa County, created by damming the Konopka river. It is used for recreation, and the Polish Triathlon Cup is held at the reservoir.

Where the reservoir came from

The “Pająk” Scout Centre of the Częstochowa Scout District of the ZHP operates by the reservoir. Construction of the centre began in 1974, and in 1979 work started on building the reservoir on the Konopka. It was looked after by the management of the “Barbara” Iron Ore Mine until the mine was closed. In August 1991 the Jamboree of the 80th Anniversary of Polish Scouting was held here.

Nature

The reservoir lies in the buffer zone of the Forests above the Upper Liswarta Landscape Park. White water lily and yellow water lily grow in the water, and the area is home to many species of amphibians, among them the great crested newt, the fire-bellied toad, the European tree frog and the natterjack toad.

Practical information

• The reservoir lies in the hamlet of Pająk in the municipality of Konopiska.
• Nearby stands the manor house in Konopiska, and in Poczesna the Church of St John the Baptist.
• Check the rules for using the reservoir and the scout centre's grounds with the municipality of Konopiska and the manager.