Blaník Protected Landscape Area, Nature reserve in Vracovice, Czech Republic.

Blaník Protected Landscape Area is the smallest protected landscape area in the Czech Republic, covering 40 km². It is dominated by Velký Blaník (638 m) and Malý Blaník (580 m), with forests covering about 31% of the territory, mostly spruce. The area also includes the peaks Křížovská hůra (580 m) and Býkovická hůrka (562 m).

The area was declared a protected landscape on 1 January 1982, with the Slovak source giving 29 December 1981 as the declaration date. It was created to safeguard the natural and cultural heritage of the landscape around Velký Blaník (638 m) and Malý Blaník (580 m). Its administration sits in Louňovice pod Blaníkem, the largest village in the area.

Blaník mountain features in Czech folklore as the resting place of legendary knights who are said to awaken to defend the nation in times of need. This tale continues to shape how locals and visitors understand and experience the site today.

The area features marked hiking trails that lead visitors through different landscapes and terrain types. Information centers provide maps and offer guidance about local flora and fauna to help you plan your visit.

The area is the smallest protected landscape area in the Czech Republic, covering 40 km². Its highest point is Velký Blaník at 638 m, and its lowest is the Blanice river at Ostrov. About 31% of the territory is forest, roughly 57% of it spruce.