Andělka a Čertovka, Natural monument in Šlapanice, Czech Republic
Andělka a Čertovka is a natural monument on the right slope of the Říčka valley at the Puštor site near Šlapanice, in the Šlapanice Hills. It covers two rock formations, Andělka and Čertovka, whose bedrock is Račice conglomerate of the Myslejovice Formation, overlain by Neogene clays and loess.
The site received protected status in 1984, establishing its conservation as a natural monument. Later management measures strengthened protection of the geological formations and their specialized ecosystems.
The rock formations serve as a focal point for nature education and local environmental awareness. Visitors come to observe the rare plant species and understand how the landscape has shaped the region's natural character.
The site is accessible by marked trails that wind through the rock formations and surrounding vegetation. Spring and autumn offer the best conditions for walking and observing the plant species.
The name Čertovka, meaning little devil, belongs to the lower of the two rock formations; the upper one is Andělka, little angel. The protected area was first declared on 22 December 1984 and re-declared by the South Moravian Region with effect from 1 March 2019.
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