Běšický chochol

Běšický chochol is a protected nature reserve in the Karlovy Vary Region that combines open fields, wooded areas, and water features across its landscape. The mixed terrain creates different habitats that support birds, small mammals, and insects.

The reserve received official protection status from the Czech Ministry of Environment in 2012 after conservation work began in the early 2000s. This designation came as a result of efforts to safeguard the area's natural ecosystems.

Environmental education programs within the reserve engage local schools and organizations in activities focused on understanding regional ecosystems and wildlife observation.

Visitors can explore the area using walking paths that wind through different sections of the landscape. The routes are designed to allow access while keeping visitors on designated trails to protect the natural environment.

The combination of open fields, woodlands, and water bodies creates a mosaic of habitats all within one location. This diversity makes it possible to observe multiple wildlife species without traveling far between habitats.

Location: Tušimice

Inception: February 22, 2012

GPS coordinates: 50.36710,13.35200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06