Železniční zářez, Natural monument in Hlubočepy, Czech Republic.
The Železniční zářez is a protected rock outcrop in Hlubočepy that exposes limestone layers from the Choteč formation and older Silurian shales. The visible rock strata reveal a clear geological boundary between these formations and span about 0.55 hectares.
This rock outcrop was created during construction of the railway from Prague to Rudná u Berouna in 1873, which cut through layers of shale and limestone. The railway engineering exposed geological layers that had been buried underground, revealing the boundary between different periods of rock formation.
A wooden bridge at this location connects the Barrandov plateau with older parts of Hlubočepy and Zlíchov, following a path that has existed for centuries through the shale landscape.
A green-marked hiking trail connects this site to public transport, starting near the Řeporyjské náměstí bus stop and finishing at Hlubočepy tram station. The route is easy to follow and takes visitors through the local landscape.
The shale layers here contain numerous fossils of ancient land plants, including rare specimens of Protopreridium hostinense from prehistoric times. These plant remains offer clues about the vegetation that existed millions of years ago in this area.
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