Rezavka, Nature reserve in Svinov, Czech Republic.

Rezavka is a protected reserve near Ostrava featuring floodplain forests, open meadows, ponds, and a complex network of streams and old river channels. These varied habitats create different environments where many animals and plants can live.

The area became officially protected in 1998 and has since been managed as a nature reserve under Czech law. The floodplain forests and stream networks developed naturally over centuries as the river shaped the landscape.

The educational trail guide visitors through the landscape with information panels about local wildlife and plant species. These stops help you notice details in the forest and meadows that you might otherwise overlook.

The reserve is easy to reach from Ostrava by public transit or car, making it accessible for most visitors. Spring and summer are the best times to visit when trails are dry and wildlife is most active.

The reserve's western part of Vrbenský pond sank due to coal mining subsidence and is now permanently flooded, forming a water-filled depression. Look for the rare fungus Sarcoscypha austriaca, the Austrian scarlet cup, among the dead wood. A wooden bird observation tower stands on the site.