Meandry Smědé, Nature reserve in Višňová, Czech Republic.

Meandry Smědé is a 137-hectare nature reserve in the Smědá River floodplain between Višňová and Černousy, at 220–280 m elevation. It protects developing meanders, oxbow lakes and gravel-sand deposits on Rumburk granite and Quaternary sediments, and includes Dubový rybník, a bird site of northern Bohemia.

The area became a protected reserve in 1998 to preserve the natural river landscapes and water systems of the region. This decision was an important step in safeguarding the nature of Northern Bohemia from future changes.

The name comes from the Smědá River that winds through the landscape and shapes what you see. Visitors can observe the different habitats along the waterway, from the flowing water to the surrounding meadows.

The reserve can be explored on marked trails, but visitors should stick to the designated routes to avoid disturbing sensitive habitats. Sturdy footwear and readiness for wet conditions make sense, as many areas are boggy and marshy.

The rare spider Arctosa cinerea lives on the sandy gravel banks here, at one of only three sites in the Czech Republic. The reserve also shelters the jumping spider Marpissa radiata, and the grey crane nests by Dubový rybník.