Zákolanský potok, Natural monument and protected area in Běloky, Czech Republic.
Zákolanský potok is a protected natural monument spanning multiple municipalities with deep river valleys and diverse rock formations including sandstone and slate. The stream's course displays distinctive geological features shaped by water erosion over time.
The region was designated as a protected natural monument by the Central Bohemian Regional Authority in March 2017 to preserve local ecosystems. This protection recognized the ecological importance of the stream for the area.
The stream flows through several villages and connects communities that care for this waterway. Local people view the stream's path as part of their landscape, particularly where it passes near old castles and settlements.
The area is accessible through a network of walking paths that follow the stream's course between Hostoun and the road bridge II/101. The paths allow visitors to explore different sections of the natural area on foot.
The stream provides habitat for crayfish populations including stone crayfish in its waters. These crustaceans are sensitive indicators of water quality and the ecological health of the stream.
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