Na skalách

Na skalách is a small nature reserve in the southern part of the Brdy range in the Czech Republic, located near the village of Věšín and the hamlet of Teslíny. The protected area stretches across the slope and summit of a rocky ridge roughly 744–747 metres above sea level, preserving a patch of forest that has retained a largely natural, little-disturbed character.

What does the reserve protect?

The area was granted protected status in 1966. Its purpose is to safeguard a natural beech-fir forest along with the accompanying understory vegetation. Most of the territory is covered by acidophilous beech forest mixed with spruce and fir, with a sparse understory dominated by species such as wood small-reed, wood sorrel, and bilberry. It's a modest but representative sample of the vegetation typical of the higher parts of the Brdy range, where acidic, nutrient-poor soils favor this kind of forest community.

A rocky landscape

The reserve's name is no coincidence — the protected land lies mainly on the southeastern slope and summit of a ridge built from rock, where isolated outcrops and small scree fields appear here and there. These geomorphological features give the landscape a rougher, wilder feel than the region's typical managed forests, adding an extra layer of natural interest to the site.

Where is Na skalách located?

Geomorphologically, the reserve sits within the Brdy Highland unit, in the Brdy sub-unit, the Třemšín Highland district, and the Chynín Highland sub-district. Administratively it lies close to the village of Věšín, near the hamlet of Teslíny, and forms part of the broader Třemšín Natural Park, which includes several ecologically valuable sites in this part of the Brdy range.

Why visit?

Na skalách suits travelers looking for quiet contact with a relatively untouched forest — there's no elaborate tourist infrastructure here, but there are distinctive rock outcrops and mature beech-fir stands instead. It makes a good stop for a short walk while exploring the Třemšín area and the southern Brdy, particularly for nature lovers and anyone interested in the geology of central European natural forests.

Frequently asked questions

How large is the Na skalách reserve? Available sources don't give an exact area — it's one of several small-scale nature reserves in the Brdy region.

Since when has the area been protected? The site has held protected status since 1966, owing to the value of its natural beech-fir forest.

What plant species can be found here? The sparse forest understory is dominated by species such as wood small-reed, wood sorrel, and bilberry, typical of the acidic, higher-elevation forests of the Brdy range.

Are there other natural attractions nearby? Yes — the reserve lies within the Třemšín Natural Park, which includes several other valuable natural sites in the southern Brdy range.