Praděd
General Characteristics
County (administration):
Olomoucký kraj, Moravskoslezský kraj
District (town):
Jeseník, Šumperk, Bruntál
Village:
Bělá pod Pradědem, Loučná nad Desnou, Stará Ves, Vernířovice, Vrbno pod Pradědem, Malá Morávka
Cadastre:
Kouty nad Desnou, Vernířovice u Sobotína, Žďárský Potok, Karlov pod Pradědem, Malá Morávka, Domašov u Jeseníka, Železná pod Pradědem, Rejhotice
Map sheets:
14-24 Bělá pod Pradědem,14-42 Rýmařov, 14-244 Karlova studánka,14-422 Malá Morávka
Accessibility:
entry permit for car necessary
ID:
2902
Geology
Short characteristics of the site:
Silesicum. Highest parts of the Jeseníky Mts. with important geomorphíological phenomena, geological composition and vegetation. This area is of European importance. Most important rocks are as follows: Metamorphites of the Desná DOme and rocks forming its mantle (phyllites, migmatites, gneisses, metaquartzites, schists with interlayers of silicites). Numerous traces of glaciation, frost cliffs, block fields, colluvial deposits and polygonal soils. Summit plains dominate over deeply cut valleys.
Regional geologic unit:
Bohemian Massif > Moravosilesian region > Silezicum
Stratigraphy:
Devonian
Subject:
geology, geomorphology, quaternary geology
Geological phenomenon:
cliff, cirgue, frost cliff, gorge, scree
Genesis:
metamorphic (general metamorphism), glacigenic (glacier activity)
Rock:
migmatite, mica schist, phyllite, gneiss, qurtzite
Territorial protection
Level of protection:
National nature reserve in Protected landscape area
Part of LEPA (Large-size especially protected areas):
Jeseníky
Additional information:
See the Digital register of the Agency for Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection of the Czech Republic AOPK ČR, code 1307 (Praděd)
Conflicts of interests:
sports, tourism
References
- Šafář J. a kol.(2003): Olomoucko. In: Mackovčin P., Sedláček M.(eds): Chráněná území ČR, Svazek VI. Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR a EkoCentrum Brno,str. 318 - 319, Praha
Elaboration and Updating
Elaborated by:
Pavla Gürtlerová, 06.11.2008
Updated by:
Večeřa Josef, 14.11.2008, Pecina Vratislav, 02.06.2011, Kukal Zdeněk, 30.10.2012
Citation
The database Important geological localities of the Czech Republic: 2902 [online]. Prague: Czech Geological Survey, 1998 [cit. 2023-06-16]. Available from: https:// lokality.geology.cz/2902.
Location in map:
Assessment
Scientifical assesment:
great
Educational assesment:
major
Significance:
international
Representativeness:
major
Geological importance:
significant study profile, geo-historical value, geoturistic value
Excursion locality:
yes
Locality conditions:
no problems
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