Babí doly Nature Monument
Babí doly - přírodní památka
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Babí doly Nature Monument is a small protected area of 0.75 hectares, established in 1997, located in the Babidolský stream valley within the Vranov forests near Ořešín. It features two revitalized ponds and surrounding wetlands, serving as an important breeding ground for various amphibians and home to the noble crayfish.

📜 Protected area in Babidolský stream valley.
🏞️ Features two revitalized ponds and wetlands, natural monument since 1997.

Why Go

🐸 Important breeding ground for diverse amphibians
🦀 Home to noble crayfish
🚶‍♀️ Explore via circular walking path
❄️ Enjoy unique views during high water or frosty weather

Why Avoid

💤 Small area, might feel quiet
⚠️ Past reconstruction was insensitive, but nature is recovering

Tips

🚶‍♀️ Consider a longer 11km hike from Kuřim to Ořešín, passing through the monument.

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

Possible, even with fish breeding. Access via steps or pier, water is warm and clean.

🅿️ Parking

Limited parking for cars and buses 250m away.

♿ Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchair users from the Lelekovice-Vranov road.

🚌 Getting There

🚆 By Train: To Brno-Královo Pole, then local bus.
🚌 By Bus: Routes #70, #41, #57 from Brno-Královo Pole.
🚗 By Car: Drive to Lelekovice or Vranov, then close to reserve.
🚲 By Bike: Pleasant gravel path (Babidolská cesta) around the reserve.
🚶‍♀️ On Foot: Yellow-marked trail from Útěchov/Lelekovice, green-marked trail from Ořešín.