The Guard Patrol

Rokytnice nad Jizerou has four new guards. Perched on top of the Strážník, they symbolize the four villages that combined to form the town of Rokytnice in ancient times - the Fox, the Bear, the Sheep and the Miner - The Guard Patrol. The Guard Patrol project was designed by Mjölk architekti in 2014, They were inspired by the figures in the town's coat of arms. The Stráž mountain, or Strážník as the locals call it,in the past, was one of the places where signals were sent by fire when enemy armies invaded our lands. Today they provide a view not only of the surrounding landscape, but also from one to another. The fox is perched on the first cliff. His long body stands on the stone, his tail sticks out into the valley. He can see all of Rokytnice and the surrounding hills. With a keen eye he watches the last snow melting on Lysá mountain, he knows about the first primroses on the slopes, where the rays of the spring sun are shining. The summer sun bleaches his back, the autumn rains darken the fox's wooden coat. The fox can be seen from a small footbridge nearby, along with a seating area that is perfect for an afternoon snack. There are more stops like this along the way, so if it gets crowded at the Fox, there will definitely be room for you elsewhere. |The Bear The bear is hiding in the woods just a short distance from the Fox. He's standing on a piece of rock among the blueberry bushes, peering into the treetops. He looks well fed, there's a good chunk of him. "Get on my back! " Bear calls out, inviting you to a lookout that works even when the fog rolls over the mountains. If you're lucky, you'll see a woodpecker in action, and if you land, you might even see a herd of fawns roaming the woods atop the Watch. The bear is from Dolní Rokytnice, but he seems to like it up here. It's quiet and he likes people, so don't be afraid to listen to him. Get on his back. The sheep has wandered onto the Stráž from the meadows of Horní Rokytnice. She guards the path to the Miner. Huddled in the forest among the blueberry bushes, she offers her back to the most precious ones. Climb the ladder and pat her back, she'll be glad. Cross the footbridge to reach the Miner. He stands on a high cliff, which the local climbers call K5. His character is a reference to the mining past of Rokytnice. As a symbol of Rokytno, he is the last of the patrol. The stately figure gazes down into the Jizera valley. A steep staircase leads you to a lookout with a magnificent view. If you listen closely, you may even hear the sparkling waters of the river as it makes its way through the wild valley from the mountains on the Polish borders. Sit on the steps and watch the horizon of the hills above the river, it's beautiful. Technical sheet Project: The Guard Patrol Year(s) of construction: 2021 Use: The Municipality of Rokytnice nad Jizerou Area: 17m²The Fox 14m²The Bear 9m²The Sheep 10m²The Miner Photo credits:BoysPlayNice, Digital Collages Mjölk architekti