Číčovské mŕtve rameno

Číčovské mŕtve rameno is a protected nature reserve in the Dunajská Streda district featuring former river meanders that have become havens for water-dependent birds and plants. The landscape consists of interlocking wetland habitats shaped by the nearby river system.

The area received protected status in 1964 as efforts began to safeguard Danube floodplain wetlands. This action reflected early conservation thinking that recognized the ecological value of these natural areas.

The wetlands hold meaning for local people who maintain traditions tied to river landscapes and seasonal water cycles. Visitors can see how the area serves as a place where community bonds with nature remain rooted in everyday practices.

The reserve is walkable on designated paths that guide visitors through different habitats while keeping them away from protected zones. Wear comfortable shoes and bring binoculars to watch birds, and check what season offers the best wildlife viewing before your visit.

The reserve harbors the tundra vole, a species from the ice age era, which reaches its southernmost population here. This presence reveals how isolated wetlands have sheltered rare animal lineages across thousands of years.