Category:Jesenický viklan, Geological formation in Jesenice, Czech Republic.
Jesenický viklan is a six-ton rocking stone of coarse-grained biotite granite, blue-grey from quartz, mica, feldspar and amphibole. Erosion wore away the lower part of the isolated rock in the pine forest, leaving the boulder resting on a small base. It stands on the Jesenicko educational trail between Velký rybník and Krtský rybník.
The granite boulder was already noted in 1821 as a remarkable natural curiosity. In the 1960s vandals damaged its granite bed, and the stone stopped rocking; it was returned to its bed at least twice but knocked off again. In 2014 engineer Pavel Pavel supervised a 60-minute crane reinstallation, cleaning the bed so the stone rocks again.
The stone carries a local folklore tale about two hearts merging into one, representing a forbidden romance from ancient times. This story gives the place romantic meaning for visitors who encounter the legend during their visit.
The stone is accessible via the Jesenicko educational trail, which connects multiple natural attractions and displays informational signs about geology. The path is well-marked, allowing visitors to discover other interesting formations in the surrounding area.
In 2014, engineer Pavel Pavel successfully restored the stone's rocking capability through a precise 60-minute reinstallation process. This technical achievement allowed the natural phenomenon to be experienced again after decades of immobility.
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