Padouch Valley (Padochov)

The Padouch Valley, sometimes also called Padochov (since the creation of Lesnické Slavín, it has also been referred to as Wiehlovo) is a sharply cut valley in the Lažánec limestones in the lower part of the Rudické Plateau. It flows into the Olomučanský jlíbek above the settlement of Josefov. At higher water levels, a small stream flows through it, otherwise it is waterless. The valley was intensively used by man even in the recent past. This is evidenced by the existence of…