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Scenic Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the geological diversity of the Prague-West region, focusing on the dramatic canyons of the Vltava and Sázava rivers. It includes the deep erosion ravine of Housle, the quartzite formations of Hvíždinec, and the historic Posázavská path. These sites feature significant viewpoints like Smetanova vyhlídka, which overlooks the river's horseshoe bends, alongside seasonal waterfalls and rock needles like Pikovická jehla.

Scenic Natural Wonders — Karte

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vyhlídka na Housle

Viewpoint overlooking a deep-cut erosion ravine carved into loess and sandstone.

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Raisova vyhlídka

Named after writer Karel Václav Rais, this spot on the Posázavská path offers views of the Sázava river loops.

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Housle

A protected natural monument featuring a deep erosion ravine west of Lysolaje.

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Alšova vyhlídka

Named after painter Mikoláš Aleš, this rocky outcrop overlooks the Únětický stream valley.

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Vápenka

Viewpoint overlooking the Sázava river valley near Krňany.

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Smetanova vyhlídka

Panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Vltava's horseshoe bend, famously associated with composer Bedřich Smetana.

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Kamýcká vyhlídka

Viewpoint offering vistas of the landscape near Velké Přílepy and the Roztoky area.

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Vyhlídka Špička Brnky

Rocky viewpoint overlooking the Vltava valley near the Draháň ravine.

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Vyhlídka Stříbrník

Rocky ridge viewpoint located above the Vltava river near Husinec.

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Klimentova vyhlídka

Named after hiking pioneer Josef Kliment, this spot is located on the historic Posázavská path.

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Vodopád Kejná

Small waterfall on the Kejná stream, most active during spring snowmelt or heavy rain.

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Hvíždinec

Quartzite rock formation offering views of the Berounka river valley and Dobřichovice.

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Vyhlídka ze skály na Vltavu

Rock formation providing a view of the Vltava canyon near Vrané nad Vltavou.

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Krňanský vodopád

A seasonal waterfall located on the Krňanský stream near the Smetanova vyhlídka viewpoint.

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Vlčí skála

Prominent cliff on the Posázavská path overlooking the Sázava river.

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Pikovická jehla

A sharp rock needle popular for climbing, situated above the Sázava river near Pikovice.

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Prdel

Distinctively shaped rock formation in the Sázava valley.

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Vlk

Rock formation located in the Medník area.

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Sillykat

Rock formation in the Sázava river valley.

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Prvnička

Rock formation located near the Medník hill.