Nature of the Czech Republic

Variety of flora and fauna, topographic areas and natural reserves of the Czech Republic invariably attracts hikers and cyclists. In addition to tourists from other countries, locals and locals travel along the hiking trails, and green tourism is a priority here.

The climate of the Czech Republic

Looking at the photos, representing all the beauty of the nature of the Czech Republic, you want to plunge into this green world of plains and rocky mountains. The climatic conditions of the country are comfortable both for living and for active tourism. In winter, the average air temperature does not fall below -5 ° C, and in summer it does not exceed +20 ° C most often. Due to the fact that the mountains of the middle mountains are protected from the continent by the Czech Republic, strong winds and bad weather are rare here, and vegetation is a sure proof of this.

What is interesting for Czech tourists?

And in winter and summer in the Czech Republic, what to see: its nature is multifaceted. Despite the absence of sharply defined climatic zones, the difference is felt as one moves from north to south and from east to west. Tourists will be interested in:

  1. Mountains . The most famous elevation of the country is the Czech-Moravian region, which includes the famous Moravian Karst . The highest point of the country is the Sněžka Mountain , 1602 m high in the Krkonoše Mountains .
  2. Rivers and lakes . Undoubtedly, the Czech Republic is a land of forest lakes and picturesque river banks. There are even low waterfalls here . River creeks are located mainly in the south of the country.
  3. Forests. Occupy about 30% of the country - the Czech Republic is one of the most wooded countries in Europe. Despite the fact that conifers predominate here, the lime tree has always been considered the national symbol of the country.

Pearls of green tourism

Although the Czech Republic is not a large state, it has its advantages - all natural parks and unique places can be visited in a relatively short time. It is definitely recommended to look at:

  1. Rock bridge. The Pravčick Gate has a lot of observation platforms , from which a beautiful view opens - fascinating and stunning.
  2. Mud Moffety. Just a few kilometers from the spa town of Františkovy Lázně there are hydrogen sulfide boiling springs - Moffety. These places, like swamps, have become the habitat of many birds and animals, which can be observed from wooden decking-paths.
  3. Panchavsky waterfall. The length of the cascades in it is 250 m, which is a big figure for the Czech Republic. From the very top opens a wonderful panorama of Bald Mountain and Goat Ridges.
  4. The steppe on Vysočina. Even in the Czech Republic, in the middle of Europe, you can organize a small improvised safari. Due to magnesium oxide, actively excreted in this area, there is always an unusually warm and grow amazing heat-loving savanna plants, uncharacteristic for this country.
  5. Beskydy. Once upon a time, a virgin forest covered the whole area. Now the impassable thickets were slightly dilapidated, which did not spoil their appearance. For tourists, a pedestrian path was built here.
  6. Prokopsky Valley. This place was chosen by lovers of extreme bicycle descent, because the valley is in a natural excavation, on the bottom of which there is a lake and a cave with bats.
  7. Desert. In the south of the Czech Republic there is a small sand dune on which drought-resistant plants grow and heat-loving animals and insects live.
  8. Glacial lake. Reservoirs of glacial origin in Sumava are not uncommon. They are the real pride of the state. In the crystal clear waters, the blue sky and green forests reflect the stony slopes of the mountains.
  9. The Moravian Karst. A huge cave system, washed by an underground river in limestone, is known throughout Europe. This area became accessible to tourists even in the pre-war time, and to this day the flow of visitors is not running out.