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Geological bike path

Educational trail

CHKO Železné hory borders

Železné hory National Geopark borders

MAGMA (56 km, 8 stops)

MAGEO (29 km, 13 stops)

Raškovice Quarries (2,2 km, 6 stops)

Heřmanův Městec – Town at Two Seas (3 km, 5 stops)

Round the Prachovice Quarry (3,5 km, 6 stops)

Doubrava Valley (4,5 km, 11 stops)

Granite Trail (4,5 km, 17 stops)

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GEOPARK ŽELEZNÉ HORY

GEOPARK ŽELEZNÉ HORYNATIONAL

> A geologically rich and diverse region, Železné hory National Geopark spans 777 km2. Its shape resembles a silhouette of the European Eagle Owl – a bird of prey and the symbol of Železné hory. During your visit to the Geopark you can learn 700 million years of Earth‘s history in just two or three days. You can find more than 100 different kinds of rocks, including rare minerals and sedimentary sections that contain a broad spectrum of fossils. You will have access to a variety of geologically significant locations, informative trails and museum exhibitions.

Project co-funded by European Union funds (ERDF, IPA).www.interreg-danube.eu

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WHERE DID THESE MINERALS AND FOSSILS COME FROM? AND WHY DO WE FIND THEM IN DIFFERENT PLACES? TAKE A STROLL THROUGH ŽELEZNÉ HORY NATIONAL GEOPARK; SEARCH FOR WHAT WE HAVE PREPARED AND HIDDEN FOR YOU, AND DISCOVER HISTORY AND NATURAL TREASURES OF ŽELEZNÉ HORY.

> Do you want to find out what pyrite, fossil oyster, graptolite or limestone looks like? You can find these objects in 10 unique locations throughout our Geopark. GPS coordinates will take you to the locations and you can search for the hidden objects using the information provide. Signs at each object will tell you interesting details about the given location, and using our interactive app you can bring fossils back to life!

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> Where in geopark are gemstones like these?

> Where do the biggest crystals in geopark grow?

> Does rhodochrosite come from Rhodes?

> How many bits does a trilobite have?

> Is this a tooth? How is it used for chewing?

> Why did this snail fossilized?

> Is limo made from limonite?

> Why are the fools having their gold?

DOWNLOAD ALL GPS COORDINATESDIRECTLY TO YOUR MOBILE OR TABLET!

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OYSTER49°52.556 N 15°56.761 E

49°54.079 N 15°46.845 E

49°59.921 N 15°33.176 E

49°52.263 N 15°35.995 E

49°55.812 N 15°42.149 E

49°45.166 N 15°40.218 E

49°48.657 N 15°57.119 E

49°45.596 N 15°40.912 E

49°53.304 N 15°39.770 E

49°54.235 N 15°48.727 E