Čertova stěna-Luč, National nature reserve in Loučovice, Czech Republic
The protected area encompasses 132 hectares of land featuring rock formations and stone fields along the Vltava River near the Austrian border.
The nature reserve received official protection status on February 8, 1935, becoming one of the earliest designated conservation areas in South Bohemia.
Local narratives connect the site's name, meaning Devil's Wall, to tales of supernatural beings attempting to flood a nearby monastery by building a dam.
Visitors can access the reserve through marked trails, with the Devil's Pulpit viewpoint offering views of the Vltava River and surrounding landscape.
The reserve contains a natural slalom course called Devil's Streams, where water-shaped boulders include a meter-wide pot-shaped formation in the river.
Location: Loučovice
Inception: February 8, 1935
GPS coordinates: 48.62890,14.27110
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:54
The Czech Republic contains numerous rock formations, castles, and caves outside its capital. Explore sandstone arches in Bohemian Switzerland, witness Gothic architecture at Křivoklát Castle, or visit the limestone quarries of Velke Amerika. The country's historical sites include Renaissance chateaux, Baroque churches, and medieval fortresses, while natural landmarks feature cave systems and mountain spa towns.
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