About this place
Noldenteich is a small nature monument located northeast of the town of Česká Kamenice, in the Děčín District of the Czech Republic, right where the cadastral territories of Kunratice, Česká Kamenice, and Líska meet. Despite covering just 1.60 hectares, this modest protected area holds outsized ecological importance as one of the richest wetland habitats in the region.
What is Noldenteich?
Noldenteich centers on a small pond fringed by natural shoreline vegetation, together with the surrounding boggy ground. The site was granted protected status on April 1, 2004, and falls under the administration of the Lužické hory (Lusatian Mountains) Protected Landscape Area. It is formally managed by the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR) and classified under IUCN Category IV, meaning it is managed primarily for the conservation of specific habitats or species through active intervention.
Why is this pond protected?
The reason for protection is straightforward: a small pond with natural bankside vegetation supporting a number of valuable plant communities. Noldenteich is considered the richest known site for the round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) in the surrounding area — a small carnivorous plant typical of nutrient-poor peat bogs and wetlands. The sundew traps insects using sticky, glandular hairs on its leaves, a strategy that compensates for the scarcity of nitrogen in its acidic, mineral-poor habitat. The presence of such a substantial population is a strong indicator of the site's ecological health and the good condition of the microhabitat around the pond.
Where does the name come from?
The name Noldenteich has German roots and refers to the nearby peak of Jehla, known in German as Nolden. "Teich" simply means "pond" in German, so the name translates literally to "pond by Nolden." This kind of naming is common throughout northern Bohemia, a region historically home to a German-speaking population until 1945, whose place names still carry these older Germanic roots today.
Where exactly is Noldenteich located?
The site sits at coordinates 50°48'45.72" N, 14°26'15.36" E, in the scenic Lusatian Mountains area, spanning the border of three villages: Kunratice, Česká Kamenice, and Líska. This region is known for its sandstone rock formations, forests, and scattered small wetlands, which together form a mosaic of protected habitats within the broader Lužické hory Protected Landscape Area.
Frequently asked questions
How large is the Noldenteich protected area? It covers just 1.60 hectares — a small, compact reserve focused on a single pond and its immediate surroundings.
Since when has Noldenteich been protected? The site has held protected status since April 1, 2004.
What is the most valuable plant species found here? The round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), a carnivorous bog plant for which Noldenteich is the richest known site in the area.
Who manages the site? The Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic (AOPK ČR), as part of the Lužické hory Protected Landscape Area administration.
Where does the name Noldenteich come from? From German — it references the nearby Jehla peak (German: Nolden) and the word "Teich," meaning pond.
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