Besednické vltavíny, Natural monument in Besednice, Czech Republic.
Besednické vltavíny is a protected natural site on the northwestern slope of Velký kámen mountain, featuring agricultural fields and forested areas. The landscape shows a mix of cultivated land and natural vegetation across the sloping terrain.
Protection status came in 1995 following discoveries made during excavation work at a former brickyard in the area. These finds led to official recognition of the site's geological importance and its designation as a protected monument.
The site's name comes from the village of Besednice, whose surroundings have been dug for moldavites since the 19th century; the stones are found in Miocene grey-green to bluish clay up to 4 metres thick. Two fenced abandoned sand quarries and numerous pits from illegal digging remain visible in the valley of the Besednický stream.
The site remains open to visitors with parking available near the eastern edge of Besednice village. This allows for easy access to explore the sloping terrain and natural features at your own pace.
Two fenced, abandoned sand quarries remain from earlier extraction, and the slopes are also pitted with holes dug by illegal prospectors. The site is part of the Soběnovská vrchovina Nature Park, and a side road crosses it toward Dobrkovská Lhotka.
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