Moučné pytle, Natural monument in Loket, Czech Republic.
Moučné pytle is a natural monument in the Slavkovský les protected landscape area, declared in 1997 on the summit of Jelení vrch (643.6 m). Its granite outcrops show block jointing, so flat rounded boulders appear stacked like flour sacks, giving the site its name. The tallest rock tower rises 7 m and carries three rock basins on top.
The site gained official protection in 1997 as part of the conservation network in the Karlovy Vary region. This designation safeguarded the geological formations for future study and preservation.
The site forms part of the Egeria Geopark, which connects to the Czech-Bavarian geopark system, promoting geological education and research.
The rock formations lie on the summit of Jelení vrch at 643.6 m, about 1 km west of Cihelny. The highest tower is 7 m tall. Paths are rocky and uneven, so sturdy footwear helps; the site is managed by the Slavkovský les PLA administration.
The tallest rock towers reach approximately 7 meters high and display three natural basins on their summits formed through millennia of weathering. These depressions collect rainwater and create small ecosystems within the rocky landscape.
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