Karlické údolí, Nature reserve in Mořinka, Czech Republic.
Karlické údolí is a nature reserve in the valley between Mořinka and Vonoklasy villages, featuring limestone outcrops and dense deciduous woodlands. The Karlický stream runs through the area and can be seen from marked walking paths that also pass castle ruins.
The area became a protected reserve in 1972 and contains remnants of Karlík Castle, built during the 14th century under Emperor Charles IV. The castle remains reflect its medieval importance to the region.
The castle ruins carry local stories about Emperor Charles IV and their connection to nearby Karlstein Castle, shaping how visitors understand the site. These narratives remain part of how people experience walking through the valley today.
The reserve is accessible through yellow-marked hiking trails connecting Karlík to Vonoklasy, suitable for different fitness levels. The best time to visit is spring through autumn when paths are dry and forests are in full leaf.
The valley shelters a remarkable variety of mollusk species living in limestone crevices and damp areas that visitors rarely notice. These invertebrates play an important ecological role despite being easy to overlook during a walk through the reserve.
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