Kladská
Rybník Kladská
Kladská, located about 9 km north of Mariánské Lázně, is a beautiful area featuring a pond and a historic hunting lodge within the valuable Slavkovský les Protected Landscape Area. It offers a newly renovated nature trail through the Kladské rašeliny – Tajga National Nature Reserve, showcasing diverse flora and fauna, and the historical Dlouhá stoka.

📜 One of the most beautiful places in the Cheb region, featuring a pond and a historic hunting lodge.
🌳 Located within the valuable Slavkovský les Protected Landscape Area, offering diverse nature and history.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Explore a newly renovated nature trail through the Kladské rašeliny – Tajga National Nature Reserve.
🌿 Discover diverse flora and fauna, including carnivorous plants like round-leaved sundew.
🏞️ Visit the nearby Kyselé jezero (Acid Lake), known for one of Europe's most acidic catchments.
🏰 See the historic hunting lodge and the tomb of its founder, Prince Schönburg-Waldenburg.
⚙️ Learn about the Dlouhá stoka (Long Ditch), a unique 16th-century engineering feat for mining.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy an easy and family-friendly outdoor experience.

Hiking

🌲 The Kladská nature trail is 1200 meters long, circling the Kladská pond.
🚶‍♂️ Start on a sandy path, transitioning to wooden walkways that guide you across the peat bog.
ℹ️ Find resting areas with natural benches and information boards about local flora and fauna.
🌳 Spot unique trees like the golden common spruce and primeval forest-like stands.
🦊 Keep an eye out for black grouse, capercaillie, foxes, deer, and various birds.
🦋 Lucky visitors might see the cranberry fritillary butterfly or the wolf spider.

History

👑 Prince Schönburg-Waldenburg built a log cabin here in 1875, establishing a renowned hunting ground.
⛏️ The Dlouhá stoka (Long Ditch), a 24 km long engineering marvel, was built between 1531 and 1536.
💧 It supplied water from the Kladská pond system to power 52 ore mills during the mining boom.
🌉 The ditch was crossed by 35 bridges and regulated by 14 sluices, a significant technical monument.

Getting There

🚗 Accessible on foot, by bike, bus, or car.
📍 Located approximately 9 km north of Mariánské Lázně, at Kladská 9, 353 01 Mariánské Lázně.

Accessibility

♿ The terrain is easy and flat, with gravel paths and raised wooden walkways.
⬆️ Expect minor elevations on the trail, generally suitable for most visitors.

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naturehikinghistoricaloutdoorreservelakeforestfamily-friendlytechnical monument