Poslední vlk v Čechách, Memorial stele in Šumava National Park, Czech Republic
Poslední vlk v Čechách is a stone memorial in Šumava National Park marking where the region's final wolf was killed in 1874. The simple stele sits in forested terrain and marks the end of centuries of wolf hunting across Bohemia.
The wolf was shot by builder Jan Štěrbík after centuries of hunting had severely reduced the population across Bohemia. This event marks the end of a long period when wolves were systematically eliminated from the region.
The memorial reflects how Czech attitudes toward wolves shifted from feared medieval predators to protected animals in modern times. Visitors can feel this change in the relationship between people and nature at this location.
Visitors can reach the memorial along a marked path branching from the red hiking trail between Kubova Huť and Borová Lada. The footpath is straightforward to follow and the site sits in a forested area of the park accessible year-round.
The animal killed here is preserved and displayed in a museum today alongside other hunting collections. This preservation allows visitors to learn more about the appearance and size of this final specimen.
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