Protected area Dolní Marklovice, Natural monument in Petrovice u Karviné, Czech Republic
Protected area Dolní Marklovice is a natural monument located near Petrovice u Karviné that runs along the Petrůvka River. The river valley forms a natural border between the Czech Republic and Poland in the Karviná District, with its banks and surrounding woodland shaping the local landscape.
The territory received official protection status in 2013, marking an important step in safeguarding the natural heritage of the Moravian-Silesian Region. This designation protects the ecologically valuable areas of the river valley for future generations.
The protected zone contains valuable plant species and natural formations that represent the ecological diversity of the Czech-Polish border region.
Access is available through marked trails that connect to cycling and hiking routes along the Czech-Polish border and lead to nearby border villages. The best time to visit is from spring through autumn when paths are dry and the surroundings are most green.
The area maintains specific geological features and water elements that support rare plant communities in the Moravian-Silesian territory.
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