📜 Vlčí jámy (Wolf Pits) is a unique natural monument in Horní Blatná, a significant remnant of the 16th-century Wolfgang tin mine, declared a natural monument in 1975.🔍 Explore this rocky gorge with deep pits, including the year-round icy Ledová jáma, via an educational trail that showcases the region's rich mining history.# Why Go☀️ 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, creating a natural refrigerator that has fascinated visitors for centuries.🚶‍♀️ Hike the Horní Blatná – Vlčí jámy educational trail, an approximately 5 km circular route with seven information boards in Czech and German, covering sites like Blatenský vodní příkop and the Blatenský vrch lookout tower. A red tourist trail also leads from Horní Blatná to Vlčí jámy. Sturdy footwear is recommended.⛰️ 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.# Why Avoid⚠️ The trail is challenging and not suitable for strollers.🚫 Direct entry into the Vlčí jámy pits is strictly forbidden due to the risk of collapse; viewing is only possible from designated fenced viewpoints. Adhere to the instructions on the information boards.# Cost🎟️ Entry to the natural monument and educational trail is free.# Getting There🚗 The educational trail starts near Vavřincova lavička or directly from the square in Horní Blatná, where parking is available.# Managed By🤝 For more information, contact the Horní Blatná Information Center.