Loupensko – buližníkový hřbet

Location: 339 01 Nezdice nad Úhlavou · Pilsen Region

Category: rocky ridge / quartzite rocks

A natural monument in the Plzeň Region southeast of Nezdice nad Úhlavou – an extensive structural quartzite ridge stretching nearly 2 km in a NE–SW direction, with the highest point at 568 m above sea level. Bizarre groups of quartzite rocks host typical rock communities, lichens and ferns. A red-marked hiking trail runs along the entire ridge.

Why visit this place?

• The summit rock forms a wall of stone some 500 metres long that reaches up to 20 metres in height.
• For nature conservation reasons climbing is allowed only in the second half of the year, from 1 July to 31 December.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 41 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• An outdoor trip that, according to our records, runs all year round.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: year-round
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.0 ★ from 2 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Geology of quartzite rocks (silicified shales), rock ecosystems, lichen flora.

Official website: https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loupensko

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