Kokořínský důl, Nature reserve in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic
Kokořínský důl is a nature reserve in Central Bohemia with sandstone cliffs, deep canyons, and caves along the Psovka river valley. The area comprises nine villages nestled within this dramatic terrain.
The area was primarily inhabited by ethnic Germans until 1945, who built the first tourist infrastructure. After World War II this group left Czechoslovakia, leaving the landscape to be resettled.
The nine villages within the reserve keep the feel of rural life as it has been lived for generations. You see traditional houses and sense the rhythm of a place that moves differently from modern pace.
The reserve is best reached by train to towns like Mseno or Blizevedly, with regular buses connecting to smaller villages within the area. The landscape is hilly and uneven, so wear sturdy shoes and allow time to explore the different parts.
The valley shows an unusual temperature inversion where higher areas remain warmer than the deeper valleys below. This effect makes the place scientifically interesting and creates special conditions for certain plants and wildlife.
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