Krnčí a Voleška, Natural monument in Libušín, Czech Republic
Krnčí and Voleška are two parallel valleys in Libušín connected by the Vlčinec plateau, sitting at elevations between 340 and 403 meters (1,115 and 1,322 feet). The protected area is managed as a working forest with specific conservation measures in place.
During World War II, the Gestapo operated a shooting range in the Krnčí valley where six Czech citizens were executed following the assassination of Reichsprotektor Heydrich. The location bears witness to the violence of the occupation period.
The valleys are now forested with ash trees, replacing the meadows that once hosted rare wetland plants. This natural shift reflects how the landscape has transformed over decades without active human management.
Sturdy footwear is recommended as the terrain follows forest paths through the valleys. Spring and early autumn are the most pleasant times to visit when the weather is stable and paths are easiest to navigate.
This location marks the southern boundary of the Džbán region, which stretches across territories between the towns of Kladno, Libušín, and Tuhaň. The position makes it a geographical endpoint of a larger landscape area.
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