Jelínkův most, Natural arch in Tmaň, Czech Republic
Jelínkův most is a limestone arch in Tmaň that forms a striking Gothic window shape where two rock walls nearly touch at the top. The formation stands approximately nine meters high and measures around one meter across at its widest point.
The area around the arch was inhabited during the Paleolithic period, as shown by excavations in the nearby Děravá cave. Carved slate plates depicting animals from that era suggest people lived and worked within this karst landscape.
The limestone formation stands within the Kotýz National Nature Reserve, forming part of the Czech Karst protected landscape area near Koněpruské caves.
Two hiking paths lead to the formation: a gentler five-kilometer route starting from Koněpruské caves or a steeper two-kilometer trail from Havlíček Mill. The visit is most enjoyable on dry days when the rocks are not slippery.
The rock walls display embedded crystal formations in the karst rocks, revealing how the region formed over time. These structures developed through water slowly penetrating and dissolving the limestone over millions of years.
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