Kaňon Vltavy u Sedlce, Natural monument in Zdiby, Czech Republic
Kaňon Vltavy u Sedlce is a canyon carved by the Vltava River near Prague with steep rocky walls rising from the riverbed. The gorge creates a deep ravine where the river flows through narrowing stone banks.
The canyon was shaped by the Vltava River over thousands of years as water slowly carved through the bedrock. The site gained formal protection in 2016 to preserve its natural geological features.
Educational programs introduce students to local biodiversity through guided tours, teaching the importance of environmental preservation in the Czech Republic.
Visit on dry days when the paths are easier to walk and visibility of the rock formations is clearest. The site lies close to Prague and can be reached easily from nearby settlements.
The canyon hosts specialized wildflowers like Gagea bohemica and Pulsatilla pratensis that thrive on slopes facing different directions, each adapted to their specific sunlight and moisture conditions. These rare plants survive here because the gorge remains relatively undisturbed by human activity.
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