Krkonoše
    
 
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Peat bog
Ergis #ID: 30

Upska raselina (Upa raised moss)

enlarge picture: Upska raselina (Upa raised moss) * Krkonose Mountains (Giant Mts)
enlarge picture: Upska raselina (Upa raised moss) * Krkonose Mountains (Giant Mts)
enlarge picture: Upska raselina (Upa raised moss) * Krkonose Mountains (Giant Mts)
enlarge picture: Upska raselina (Upa raised moss) * Krkonose Mountains (Giant Mts)
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detailed map

A nature reserve since 1952, the Upa raised moss is located in a shallow depression between Snezka, Hranicni hrbet and the Studnicni Mt. in 1400-1425 m. The raised moss and its surroundings are a vivid reminder of the subarctic tundra reaching this far south during the last ice-age. It is one of the most valuable natural parts of the Krkonoše Mts. with rare vegetation. The waters retaind in the raised moss caters for the Úpa and the White Elbe which spring up here.

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