📜 Vlčí jámy is a unique natural monument located on the slopes of Blatenský vrch, a significant remnant of the Wolfgang tin mine. It's a rocky gorge with a floor full of fallen boulders and dark cave openings in its walls.
🔍 The area is part of the most important tin mining sites in the Ore Mountains region, with the Vlčí jáma reaching depths of up to 85 meters and the Ledová jáma retaining ice even in summer.
☀️ Explore the Vlčí jáma, a former tin mine over 120m long, 14m wide, and up to 25m deep, formed by the collapse of undermined terrain.
❄️ Descend into the Ledová jáma, a 15m deep pit of the former St. George mine, via stone stairs with metal railings, where cold air accumulates, preserving ice year-round.
🚶♀️ Hike the Horní Blatná – Vlčí jámy educational trail, an approximately 4-5 km circular route with seven information boards in Czech and German.
⛰️ Reach Blatenský vrch (1043 m) with its 21m high lookout tower, offering panoramic views of Klínovec, Doupovské hory, Karlovy Vary, and Tisovský vrch.
🌿 Discover rare species of mosses and ferns growing within the Vlčí jámy.
✈️ Visit the nearby Horní Blatná Museum, located in a historic half-timbered house, showcasing tin products, local minerals, and the history of tin mining.
⚠️ The trail is challenging and not suitable for strollers.
🎟️ Entry fees:
There are no specific entry fees mentioned for the trail or the natural monument itself.
🚗 The educational trail starts near Vavřincova lavička or directly from the square in Horní Blatná, where parking is available.
🤝 For more information, contact the Horní Blatná Information Center.