Český les Protected Landscape Area

The Český les Protected Landscape Area extends across 473 square kilometers of varied terrain, featuring deep forests, meadows, and numerous mountain peaks including Čerchov at 1042 meters.

Following World War II, this border region experienced a demographic shift as German inhabitants relocated, leading to minimal human presence during the Communist period until 1989.

The protected zone contains several nature reserves dedicated to preserving herb-rich beech forests and traditional cattle-raising practices in scattered meadows and pastures.

Visitors can explore the area through an extensive network of marked trails, with the landscape divided into northern and southern sections by the D5 highway connection.

The geological foundation consists of Moldanubicum pluton rocks dating from Paleozoic to Proterozoic eras, creating distinct formations of granites, gneiss, and schists.

Location: Plzeňský kraj

GPS coordinates: 49.51151,12.69476

Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:23