Apolena, Nature reserve in Troskovice, Czech Republic
Sandstone rock formations shape the landscape of Apolena, featuring steep cliffs, dense forest coverage, and exposed geological structures formed through natural processes.
The foundation of Apolena as a protected area occurred on April 22, 1998, establishing strict conservation measures for its geological and ecological elements.
The natural reserve connects to the broader Cesky raj region, which stands as a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage status due to its geological importance.
Visitors can reach the reserve through marked paths from the upper meadows near Trosky castle, though certain sections remain restricted due to rock stability concerns.
The Cleftcave Sklepy within Apolena serves as a winter shelter for eleven different bat species, making it the largest bat refuge in Bohemian Paradise.
Location: Troskovice
Inception: April 22, 1998
GPS coordinates: 50.51310,15.23500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:31
Trosky Castle
458 m
Trosky
474 m
Borecké skály
2.6 km
Podtrosecká údolí
2.4 km
Tachovský vodopád
1.2 km
Mlýn Nebákov
2.5 km
Libuňka
2.1 km
Church of Saint John the Baptist
2 km
Římskokatolická farnost Újezd pod Troskami
2 km
Na Víně
2.6 km
Penitence cross 0851
625 m
Wayside cross in Rokytnice
2.1 km
Podstavec ve výklenku u rybníka Doly
2.3 km
Socha Svatého Jana Nepomuckého ve skalním výklenku u Nebákovského mlýna
2.5 km
Socha Panny Marie Immaculaty s železným kovaným plůtkem a brankou
1.2 km
Kříž na rozcestí severně od Troskovic
826 m
Socha svatého Josefa u obecního úřadu v Újezdu pod Troskami
2.1 km
Socha Panny Marie v Borku pod Troskami
2.6 km
Brána usedlosti čp. 44
978 m
Jasan U matičky
1 km
Ktová railway bridge
1.7 km
Pomník padlým v 1.světové válce na návsi v Ktové
1.2 km
Pomník padlým v Hrdoňovicích
2.6 km
Kovová plastika čerta na hradě Trosky
478 m
Kaplička na rozcestí do Kabátů v Ktové
1 km
Pomník padlým v 1.světové válce v Újezdu pod Troskami
2 km
Kříž u silnice z Újezda do Troskovic
1.7 km
Zvonička u turistického informačního centra pod hradem Trosky
591 mReviews
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