The park was founded by Countess Theresa Buquoy as a 'romantic landscape park,' a popular 18th-century European design movement.
The artificial waterfall was designed to mimic a natural cascade, utilizing the water flow of the Stropnice River diverted by a man-made weir.
It holds the status of a National Natural Monument in the Czech Republic due to its combination of rare flora and historic landscape architecture.
The ruins of the neoclassical summer house, 'Václav’s Bath,' were damaged by fire in the 1990s and are now a preserved heritage site.
The valley's unique microclimate allows for the coexistence of both thermophilic plant species and mountain-dwelling organisms.
Terezino údolí (Theresa Valley) is a romantic landscape park established in 1756 by Countess Theresa Buquoy along the Stropnice River. The reserve spans approximately 139 hectares and features a historic artificial waterfall constructed in the 19th century. Visitors can walk an educational nature trail that highlights the valley's distinct microclimate and protected forest ecosystems. The valley houses the ruins of a classical building known as 'Václav’s Bath,' originally serving as a retreat for the nobility. Extensive tree populations include rare specimens and old-growth forest sections integrated into the natural ravine. The site is a National Natural Monument, protected for its geomorphological significance and biodiversity. The park is characterized by its dramatic rock formations and the meandering course of the Stropnice river through a deep, wooded gorge. Several historic stone bridges and wooden structures remain along the established path network.
The viewing platform directly facing the artificial waterfall.
Wear waterproof hiking boots as the paths near the river can remain muddy long after rainfall.
Start your hike from the designated parking area at the edge of Trhové Sviny for direct access to the main loop.
Bring insect repellent during the summer months, as the damp gorge environment attracts mosquitoes.
Do not attempt to cross the river outside of the designated bridges, as the banks are steep and can be unstable.
Stick strictly to marked trails to protect the fragile ecosystem and rare plant habitats; no fires or camping.
