CHKO České středohoří
Chráněná krajinná oblast České středohoří
The České středohoří is a protected landscape area in northern Bohemia, covering 1063 km². It is renowned for its unique landscape of volcanic cones and domes, rich biodiversity, and a harmonious blend of nature with historical monuments and orchards.

📜 The České středohoří Protected Landscape Area (CHKO) is the second largest in the Czech Republic, covering 1063 km² of unique volcanic landscape.
🔍 Renowned for its dynamic relief of conical and dome-shaped hills, rich biodiversity, and a harmonious blend of nature with historical monuments and orchards.

Why Go

🌋 Explore a unique landscape formed by Tertiary volcanic activity, featuring basalt and phonolite hills.
🌿 Discover one of the richest areas in the Czech Republic for plant and animal species diversity, including endangered species like stone crayfish and lady's slipper orchid.
🚶‍♀️ Hike through 43 small-scale protected territories, including National Nature Reserves like Lovoš and Milešovka (the highest peak at 837m).
🏰 Visit historical monuments such as Hazmburk, Košťálov, and Oltářík castles, nestled among orchards and small villages.
🏞️ Experience the 'Garden of Bohemia' with its extensive fruit orchards and the scenic Porta Bohemica canyon carved by the Elbe River.

Managed By

🏛️ Správa CHKO České středohoří, based in Litoměřice.

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natureprotected landscape areahikingvolcanic landscapenature reservecastlesoutdoorbiodiversity