Modřanská rokle is a protected natural area in southern Prague, where the Libušský and Písnický streams have shaped a wooded valley. A 2.4-kilometre educational trail offers a defined walk through the area, with seven themed stops and interactive features.
- Setting: Southern part of Prague
- Walk: A 2.4-kilometre educational trail
- Trail features: Seven themed stops and interactive elements
What kind of landscape can you expect?
Modřanská rokle is a stream-cut valley with woodland and slopes, rather than a single viewpoint or enclosed attraction. The protected natural monument was designated in 1988 and covers 125 hectares, according to Prague City Tourism.
The area’s pastures began to be afforested in the 1920s, when it was already a popular excursion destination. Today, the valley’s mix of stream and wooded terrain gives the walk its character. The name přírodní památka Modřanská rokle refers to this protected landscape, one of the nature reserves near Vestec.
How do you choose a walking route?
The 2.4-kilometre educational trail is a clear starting point for a walk in Modřanská rokle. It has seven themed stops and interactive features, so you can follow a set route while learning about the area.
A Prague City Hall map also identifies a tourist trail within the protected area. Its map covers Modřanská rokle and Cholupický vrch together, and shows trail and forest boundaries as well as reference areas.
The map names Cholupice, Libuš, Modřany and Písnice among the cadastral areas covered. Use the map to orient yourself, but don’t assume that every line represents a visitor route.
The City of Prague map identifies black locust, black pine and Norway spruce as the most represented tree species in the mapped forest. These trees add to the wooded character of the walk.
How do you get to the reserve from Vestec?
Modřanská rokle is about a 36-minute walk from Sporthotel Vestec. Prague City Tourism gives the location as 143 00, Modřany, Praha 12.
Allow extra time if you plan to continue from the reserve to the educational trail’s first stop.
The walk time is to the reserve, not necessarily to the educational trail’s first stop; local transport options around Vestec and south Prague may help you plan the rest of the journey.
What should you check before entering?
Use the protected-area map to distinguish the mapped territory, tourist trail and forest boundary. The City of Prague map states that entry into the forest is at your own risk under the applicable forest law.
Because the map also marks forest land owned by the City of Prague and reference areas, follow the route information for the section you plan to visit rather than treating the whole mapped area as one continuous trail. For current access guidance, check the City of Prague’s official site before you go.
FAQs
How long is the educational trail in Modřanská rokle?
The educational trail is 2.4 kilometres long and has seven themed stops with interactive features.
Where is Modřanská rokle?
It is in the southern part of Prague. The listed address is 143 00, Modřany, Praha 12.
Is Modřanská rokle a protected area?
Yes. It was designated a protected natural monument in 1988.
Is entry into the forest at your own risk?
Yes. The City of Prague map states that entry into the forest is at the visitor’s own risk under the applicable forest law.