Vlčí jámy, Natural monument in Potůčky, Czech Republic.
Vlčí jámy is a natural monument consisting of two deep depressions created by medieval tin mining on the southwestern slopes of Blatenský vrch at approximately 997 meters elevation. The site is accessed via marked trails that start from the town of Horní Blatná.
The depressions were created by medieval tin extraction, which was an important economic activity in this region for centuries. A neighboring depression called Ledová jáma served an unusual purpose in 1813, when ice from it was used to treat wounded soldiers.
The red hiking trail to this site carries the name of Anton Günther, a German-language folk poet and singer who lived between 1876 and 1937. His name remains linked to the local heritage of this region.
Access is provided through two marked observation points along a trail of roughly 1.5 kilometers starting from Horní Blatná. The walking route is clearly signposted and manageable for visitors with varying fitness levels.
This depression is the only known location in the Czech Republic where the critically endangered Mielichhofer's copper moss grows. The presence of this rare plant makes the site especially valuable for botanical study.
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