Salašské pěnovce

Salašské pěnovce is a protected natural monument near Salaš featuring distinctive limestone formations with varied colors and textures. These rock structures developed through mineral precipitation in groundwater, creating the unusual geological character visible today.

Salašské pěnovce formed over millions of years through geological processes involving water and mineral precipitation. The site received protected status in 2013 to preserve these distinctive natural rock formations for scientific study and conservation.

Scientists and researchers utilize this location to study the interactions between different mineral formations and the surrounding environment.

The site is accessible via marked trails with informational signs explaining the geological features along the way. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear as surfaces can be uneven and slippery when wet.

The mineral deposits at this location remain geologically active and continuously create new formations. This ongoing process makes the site valuable for geologists studying how such structures develop in real time.

Location: Salaš

Inception: December 31, 2013

GPS coordinates: 49.14388,17.32457

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:20