Medlánecké kopce, Natural monument in Brno-Medlánky, Czech Republic
Medlánecké kopce is a protected natural area in Brno consisting of two distinctive hills with limestone and clay formations visible in their structure. The site features marked paths suitable for walking and offers views across both urban edges and open countryside.
The site gained protected status in the late 1980s due to its geological importance and the presence of rare plant species found nowhere else nearby. This designation reflected growing recognition of its scientific and conservation value.
The hills serve as a gathering place where school groups from the city come to study plant life and understand the local ecosystem. For residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, the trails here are a regular escape for walks and outdoor time.
The hills are accessible via clearly marked trails starting from nearby neighborhoods, making it easy to plan a walk from either direction. Good footwear is recommended as path conditions vary with the seasons and some sections may be muddy after rain.
The hills host a rare sedge population that exists nowhere else in the surrounding region and is particularly notable to botanists. Visitors may also spot flowering Pulsatilla plants during spring months, a species confined to just a handful of locations locally.
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