Old river

The Old River is the original bed of Lužnice in the vicinity of Třeboň. Along the stream stretches the reserve of the same name, which is the largest national nature reserve (1200 ha) in the Třeboňsko Protected Area. On its territory there are numerous marshes and swamps with a growth of natural trees and shrubs and wet meadows with a number of native herbs. A number of members of protected animal species also live here. The reservation was originally intended to…