Žofínský Prales National Nature Reserve
Národní přírodní rezervace Žofínský prales
The oldest nature reserve in Central Europe, established in 1838, Žofínský prales is a protected primeval forest known for its ancient beech trees. While the reserve itself is inaccessible to the public, it can be viewed from surrounding trails and cycle paths.

📜 The oldest nature reserve in Central Europe, established in 1838.
🌳 A protected primeval forest with ancient beech trees, part of the Natura 2000 network.

Why Go

🌲 Explore the oldest nature reserve in the Czech Republic and Central Europe.
🌳 Witness a complex of primeval forest stands with trees 300–400 years old.
🐦 Discover significant plant, bird, and insect species in their natural habitat.
🚶‍♀️ View the pristine forest from surrounding perimeter cycle paths and tourist trails.

Why Avoid

🚫 The Žofínský prales itself is inaccessible to the public and fenced off to protect its ecosystem.

Getting There

🚴‍♀️ Access via perimeter cycle path No. 34, running from Žofín to Huťský rybník.
🛣️ A forest road from Žofín also leads to the reserve.
🚶‍♂️ A green-marked tourist trail from Pohorská Ves to Hojná Voda passes about 500 meters from the western edge.

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