Železné hory Protected Landscape Area
Chráněná krajinná oblast Železné hory
A protected landscape area in the Czech Republic known for its dramatic geological formations, deep forests, river valleys, and diverse ecosystems. It offers numerous trails for hiking and cycling, leading to natural points of interest and historical sites like the Lichnice Castle ruins.

📜 A protected landscape area in the Czech Republic, known for dramatic geological formations and diverse ecosystems.
🏞️ Features deep forests, river valleys, and historical sites like Lichnice Castle ruins.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Explore numerous trails for hiking and cycling.
🌳 Discover wild forests, peat meadows with orchids, sunny slopes with gentians, old orchards, and the ancient Polom primeval forest.
🦅 Observe wildlife such as black storks and trout.
🏰 Visit the romantic ruins of Lichnice Castle.
🗺️ Consider suggested trips:
* Geological Points of Interest: A 77 km route exploring the Earth's history.
* Cycling to the Dams: A 45 km bike tour guided by the Chrudimka river.
* Lichnice Castle Ruins: A 12 km hike through wild gorges.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Polom Nature Reserve Trail Rerouting (May 2023 - 2033): The green tourist trail has been rerouted away from the Polom Nature Reserve (Prales Polom) due to high risk of falling dead trees after a bark beetle infestation. Visitors are asked not to enter the nature reserve for their safety.

Managed By

🏛️ Managed by Správa CHKO Železné hory (Administration Office).
📚 Offers guided excursions for schools and the public on topics like botany, nature conservation, landscape changes, and zoology.

Hours

⏰ Administration Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday: 8:00–17:00.

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protected landscape areanaturehikingcyclingoutdoorgeologyforestwildlifehistorical ruins