Krušnohorské plató, Special Area of Conservation in Sokolov and Karlovy Vary districts, Czech Republic.

Krušnohorské plató is a conservation area spanning parts of the Sokolov and Karlovy Vary districts, stretching across elevated terrain. The landscape features peat bogs, forested sections, and open meadows that support diverse wildlife.

The region was historically shaped by peat mining, particularly around Pernink, which transformed the natural landscape. This extraction activity provided fuel and materials that supported local economic activity.

The name of the Pernink peat bog survives in local memory because three quarters of its surface was cut away for peat used in spas, gardens and as fuel. Hand cutting of peat, known as borkování, left deposits near Boží Dar and Přebuz. Visitors today notice bog pine, cotton grass and round-leaved sundew on the waterlogged ground.

Visitors can explore the highlands through various hiking routes and paths marked across the area. It is advisable to wear sturdy footwear and bring weather-appropriate clothing, as conditions vary with the season.

The bog pine (Pinus uncinata) dominates the peat bogs around the Rolava springs and Božídarský špičák. Sphagnum moss there can absorb and hold up to twenty times its dry weight in water, a detail easily overlooked on a walk across the plateau.