Přírodní památka Bučina - Spálený kopec, Natural monument in Krouna, Czech Republic.
Bučina - Spálený kopec is a protected forest area near Krouna featuring beech and spruce trees across sloping terrain. The woodland displays the typical mix of tree species found in Czech forests at varying elevations.
An aristocratic landowner in the 1700s converted this area into a hunting reserve and built a lodge nearby. This early use by nobility shaped how the forest developed and eventually led to its protection today.
Beech trees dominate this woodland, shaping how the forest looks and revealing traditional Czech forest management over many generations. Walking through these trees, you sense the long relationship between local people and this landscape.
A marked green hiking trail from Čachnov train station leads you through the woodland and toward the river sources. The hilly terrain requires some walking effort, but the paths are well-maintained and easy to follow.
The southern section contains mature beech trees that have grown over many decades, creating a full forest ecosystem. The northern part shows younger trees and denser spruce stands, revealing how different the forest sections are from each other.
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