About this place
Rašeliniště Klenová is a protected nature monument (přírodní památka) in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, in the Jindřichův Hradec district, close to the town of Nová Bystřice. The site lies west of the village of Klenová and southeast of Senotín, within the cadastral territory of Klenová. It is managed by the Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR (Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic), the state body responsible for overseeing protected natural areas across the country.
Why was this area protected?
The site was designated for protection to preserve valuable wetland biotopes, most notably meadow peatlands. These environments form on permanently waterlogged ground where organic matter accumulates as peat instead of fully decomposing. The resulting habitat supports plants and animals adapted to demanding conditions — high moisture levels, low soil oxygen, and a distinct water chemistry. Meadow peatlands like the ones protected here create a mosaic of plant communities rarely found on drier, agriculturally altered land.
What can be found on site?
The Rašeliniště Klenová area consists of a complex of wet meadows and peat bogs, home to numerous plant and animal species tied to this type of habitat, along with characteristic communities typical of wetlands in this part of the Czech Republic. Peatlands of this kind also play an important local ecological role: they retain water in the landscape, slow its runoff, and create a microclimate distinct from the surrounding farmland and forest.
The region around Nová Bystřice, where the monument is located, is known for its patchwork of peat bogs, fishponds, and woodland — a landscape typical of the South Bohemian borderlands, where farming, fish husbandry, and untouched wetlands have coexisted for centuries. Proximity to the Austrian border has helped many areas in this part of the country remain relatively unspoiled.
Getting there and what to know before visiting
Rašeliniště Klenová sits in a quiet, rural setting away from the main tourist routes, which makes it a good spot for observing nature without crowds. Because of its legal status as a protected area, visitors should keep to marked paths, avoid picking plants, and refrain from disturbing wildlife. The peat ground can be soft and wet underfoot, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rašeliniště Klenová? It is a nature monument protecting meadow peatlands and the associated wetland biotopes in the Jindřichův Hradec district.
Where exactly is it located? West of Klenová and southeast of Senotín, near Nová Bystřice, in the South Bohemian Region.
Who manages the site? The Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR, the Czech agency responsible for protected natural areas.
Why do peatlands matter? They retain water in the landscape and provide habitat for plant and animal species adapted to wet, low-oxygen conditions.
Can visitors walk around freely? Yes, but as a protected area it requires staying on marked routes and respecting local nature conservation rules.
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