Písečný přesyp u Vlkova, Nature reserve near Vlkov, Czech Republic.
Písečný přesyp u Vlkova is a protected nature reserve featuring an active sand dune landscape that stands out from the surrounding vegetation. The site displays characteristic sandy hills with pine trees scattered across them, creating a distinct dry environment.
The area was placed under protection in 1954 to preserve an active dune ecosystem that had developed from open grazing landscapes. This conservation measure saved a natural sand formation that otherwise would have been transformed by human activity.
Locals call this sand dune landscape the Czech Sahara because of its remarkable sand deposits and noticeably higher surface temperatures compared to the surrounding area.
The reserve can be reached through marked trails accessible from the Vlkovská pískovna parking area. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear since loose sand makes walking harder, and weather conditions can change quickly in this type of terrain.
The light-colored sand grains intensely reflect sunlight and create surface temperatures several degrees higher than in the surrounding landscape. This phenomenon makes the site an unusual place where you can directly experience how soil types affect local heat.
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