Ponds Hostivické

Ponds Hostivické is a protected natural area comprising three interconnected lakes encircled by forests and wetland habitats. The site includes designated walking paths that allow visitors to explore different sections and observe the water systems and surrounding vegetation.

The ponds were created during the reign of Emperor Rudolf II to supply water to Prague through an extensive network of channels. This early purpose shaped how the landscape was developed and managed over subsequent centuries.

This place invites people to walk through forests and observe how water shapes the landscape and the creatures that depend on it. The three ponds form a part of how communities have lived with nature in this region for a long time.

The site is easily accessible by public transportation from Prague with multiple bus connections near the walking routes. The paths are navigable throughout the year, though spring and autumn offer the most comfortable visiting conditions.

A rare fungus species was discovered here in 1972, marking only the third known location where it had been found in the former Czechoslovakia. This discovery made the area important for mycological research and observation.

Location: Hostivice

Inception: October 26, 1996

GPS coordinates: 50.07100,14.24900

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:02