Vesecký kopec, Natural monument in Veská, Czech Republic
Vesecký kopec is a natural monument protecting the remnant of a sand dune northwest of the village of Veská in the Pardubice district. Part of the dune is not covered by forest, which allows sand-loving plants and animals to thrive.
The dune formed during the Quaternary period when wind erosion carried sand from the Elbe River terraces. This geological process created the distinctive landform visitors see today.
Scientists have documented 108 species of carabid beetles within this protected area, making it a critical site for biodiversity research.
The site is accessible via cycling route 4193 that passes near Veská and connects to surrounding areas. The terrain is easy to navigate on foot and visiting is straightforward.
Of the 108 ground beetle species recorded here, several depend on bare sandy soils and would disappear if the open dune were shaded or overgrown. The unprotected, forest-free stretch of the sand dune is what allows these sand-loving plants and animals to persist.
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