Český ráj Protected Landscape Area, Protected nature reserve in Královéhradecký kraj, Czech Republic.
Landschaftsschutzpark Böhmisches Paradies is a protected nature reserve in Královéhradecký region covering terrain shaped by sandstone cliffs, deep forests, and extinct volcanic formations. The area stretches between Turnov and Jičín, featuring underground lake systems and rocky outcrops throughout its boundaries.
The reserve became the first protected nature area in the Czech Republic when it was established in 1955, marking a turning point for landscape conservation in the nation. Evidence of human presence in the region reaches back millennia through archaeological findings embedded in the geology.
Castles and estates dotting the landscape reveal how nobility shaped this region over centuries, with their distinctive architecture still marking the hillsides today.
Marked hiking trails and cycling routes link natural features throughout the area, with visitor centers offering maps and guidance at key locations. Paths suit different fitness levels and allow for visits ranging from short walks to full-day explorations.
Bozkov dolomite caves shelter the nation's largest underground lake, a body of water surrounded by intricate geological patterns formed over millions of years. This subterranean system remains largely unexplored and offers a rarely seen perspective of the land beneath the forest floor.
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