Kopistská výsypka

Kopistská výsypka is a protected natural site between Most and Litvínov spanning roughly 327 hectares with elevations ranging from 232 to 280 meters. The artificially channeled Bílina River borders the area on its western, northern, and eastern sides, creating a natural boundary.

Between 1945 and 1976, the land shifted from agricultural use and small mining shafts into a dump site receiving materials from the Obránců míru surface mine. This transition shaped the landscape and eventually led to its current protected status.

The name comes from the former village of Kopisty, which stood about 2 kilometers to the east before disappearing. Today, visitors experience this place as a space where industrial land has transformed into a natural environment.

The site is partly accessible with the river channel serving as a clear landmark for navigation and paths remaining visible throughout. Visitors should expect uneven ground and familiarize themselves with local conditions, as the land was originally used as a dump site.

The site contains numerous pools formed by rainwater in varying sizes, creating habitats for deciduous trees, meadow plants, and reed beds. These water features developed naturally after the industrial phase and now define the character of the landscape.