Jedlovské rybníky are a complex of historic ponds nestled in the Lusatian Mountains.
🌿 Home to diverse plant communities and protected animal species like the Eurasian otter and common kingfisher.
🏞️ Explore two main ponds (Velký and Malý) and the almost overgrown Rolský rybník.
🚶♀️ Enjoy hiking and cycling routes (No. 3013 and 3015) that lead around all three ponds.
🌸 Discover rich flora including white water lilies, bogs, and wet meadows.
🦅 Spot diverse fauna such as dragonflies, amphibians, and protected species like otters.
📜 Learn about the ponds' historical role in flood control and their connection to a 17th-century glassworks.
🛡️ Find well-hidden reinforced concrete light fortifications ('řopíky') from the 1930s on the banks of Velký jedlovský rybník.
🚫 Swimming is strictly prohibited in the ponds due to their cold, acidic, and nutrient-poor water.
🚗 Automobile access to the ponds and Jedlová railway station is prohibited on local forest roads.
⚠️ No marked hiking trails lead directly to the ponds for pedestrians, though they are easily reachable from Jedlová railway station.
🚧 A section of the forest road near the Chřibská dam is not accessible to the public due to drinking water protection.
🚶♀️ Easily reached from Jedlová railway station: walk approximately 350 meters to a railway crossing, then follow cycling routes or an unmarked forest path.
👟 Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking or cycling on forest paths.
📸 Bring a camera to capture the natural beauty and historical elements.