Kamenný rybník, Nature reserve in Bolevec, Czech Republic
Kamenný rybník is a pond and nature reserve near Bolevec featuring open water surrounded by bogland and pine forest. The area contains a network of paths through mixed terrain.
This pond originated from medieval fish-farming systems and became protected in the mid-20th century. A major restoration effort cleaned sediment from the water and improved conditions throughout the site.
The name comes from the stone structures that surround the water and shape the landscape here. Visitors encounter a rare mix of open water, boggy ground, and pine forest that together create a distinctive environment.
Walking is possible year-round, though wet conditions are common especially in spring and autumn. Good footwear helps navigate the damp ground safely.
The reserve hosts rare carnivorous plants including sundew that survive in only a few European regions. These plants rely on boggy conditions to supplement their diet by trapping insects.
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