Voděradské bučiny National Nature Reserve
Národní přírodní rezervace Voděradské bučiny
One of the largest beech forest complexes in Central Bohemia, this national nature reserve features old-growth forests, diverse wildlife, and an 8 km educational trail for hiking and cycling.

📜 One of Central Bohemia's largest beech forest complexes, protected as a National Nature Reserve since 1955.
🌳 Explore old-growth forests, diverse wildlife, and an 8 km educational trail.

Why Go

🌲 Discover extensive beech forests with unique flora and fauna
🚶‍♀️ Hike or cycle along an informative 8 km educational trail
🦅 Spot diverse wildlife, including rare birds and mammals
⛰️ Learn about interesting geological phenomena from the early Quaternary period

Cost

💰 Free admission for all visitors.

Suggested Time

⏱️ Plan for approximately 3 hours to explore the reserve.

🚴‍♀️ Hiking & Cycling

The 8 km educational trail starts and ends at the dam of Jevanský Pond, with panels detailing the reserve's nature and geology.
A suggested cycling route begins in Svojetice (cycle routes 0031 & 0024), continues through the educational trail area on route 0023 to Louňovice, and returns to Svojetice via route 0022.

🦌 Wildlife

Keep an eye out for birds like the kingfisher, grey heron, coot, black stork, jay, stock dove, and black woodpecker.
Mammals such as wild boar, stone marten, badger, and bats also inhabit the area.

Managed By

🏛️ Operated by Turistické informační centrum Říčany.

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