About this place
Na Mokřinách is a small nature reserve in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, located in the Český Krumlov district near the village of Hořice na Šumavě. Sitting at an elevation of 750–770 metres above sea level in the foothills of the Šumava mountains, the reserve covers just under 35 hectares. It lies within the wider Šumava Protected Landscape Area and is administered by the Šumava National Park Authority.
Why was this area protected?
The reserve was established on 1 September 2003 to safeguard naturally developing, wet successional habitats — waterlogged terrain that has evolved over decades with minimal human interference. Under the IUCN classification system, the site falls into Category IV, a designation reserved for areas managed primarily to protect specific habitats and the species that depend on them, rather than the landscape as a whole. Wetlands and peat-forming meadows like this one are among the most ecologically sensitive habitats in the Šumava region: they store water, slow its runoff from the surrounding terrain, and provide refuge for organisms adapted to permanently damp conditions.
Where exactly is the reserve located?
Na Mokřinách sits within the Vltava river basin, in a varied stretch of the Šumava foothills known for gentle hills, extensive forests, and numerous wetland pockets that together form one of South Bohemia's important natural water reservoirs. Its proximity to Hořice na Šumavě makes the area reasonably accessible for visitors exploring this part of the Šumava region, although the reserve itself remains primarily a site of ecological significance rather than a developed tourist destination.
What should visitors know before going?
Given its modest size and protected status, the reserve isn't set up for mass tourism — there's no extensive network of trails or viewpoints typical of more popular Šumava attractions. Its real value lies in the ecosystem itself: the chance to observe what natural succession looks like in a wetland left largely untouched by human activity. For nature enthusiasts and anyone interested in the wetland ecology of the Šumava foothills, it's a worthwhile addition to the region's map, complementing the better-known sights of Šumava National Park.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Na Mokřinách reserve located? In the South Bohemian Region, Český Krumlov district, near the village of Hořice na Šumavě, at an elevation of 750–770 metres above sea level.
When was the protected area established? The reserve was established on 1 September 2003.
How large is the reserve? Approximately 34.5 hectares.
What exactly is being protected here? Naturally developing, wet successional habitats along with their associated flora and fauna — the site is classified as IUCN Category IV, meaning it protects specific species' habitats.
Who manages the reserve? The Šumava National Park Authority (Správa NP Šumava), with the site forming part of the Šumava Protected Landscape Area.
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