Divji potok Naravni rezervat v Črmošnjicah

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Divji potok je čudovit biser narave v objemu kočevskih gozdov. Izvira nad Srednjo vasjo pri Črmošnjicah, približno 10 km od Semiča. Potok se večji del poti vije skozi gozd. Po približno 3,5 km toka hudourniškega značaja se izlije v potok Črmošnjičico, ki teče proti Dolenjskim Toplicam.
Posebnost Divjega potoka je izločanje lehnjaka. To je sedimentna kamnina, ki se izloča iz vode, bogate s kalcijevim karbonatom. Lehnjak se useda na mahove in rastlinje ter tako ustvarja brzice, slapišča in druge prepreke v strugi. Z izločanjem lehnjaka se pragovi in slapišča nenehno spreminjajo in rastejo, vse višji padci pa dajejo vodi večjo moč za ustvarjanje tolmunov. K vodnatosti Divjega potoka prispeva voda iz bližnje izvirne vodne jame Mašelj. Ta vodna jama ima tudi v sušnem obdobju stalen in izdaten pretok. Divji potok z okolico predstavlja pomemben življenjski prostor rastlinskim in živalskim vrstam, ki so vezane na vodnata območja.
Ob pozornem opazovanju struge boste skoraj zagotovo zagledali raka koščaka in navadnega močerada. Tukajšnja hladna in bistra voda jima na srečo še omogoča preživetje. Ob potoku živita tudi povodni kos in siva pastirica, v krošnjah dreves pa detli, žolne in številne ptice pevke. Med listavci prevladujeta bukev in beli gaber. V podrasti uspevajo mnoge zeliščne vrste, kot so čemaž, veliki zvonček in navadna kalužnica
Ob Divjem potoku je urejena 2,5 km dolga učna pot, ki je zanimiva v vseh letnih časih tako za odrasle kot za otroke. Pozimi potok mestoma zaledeni in v njegovi strugi lahko občudujemo čudovite ledene umetnine.

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Divji potok is a wonderful natural pearl nestled in the Kočevje forests. It originates above Srednja vas near Črmošnjice, about 10 km from Semič. The stream winds through the forest for most of its course. After about 3.5 km of torrent-like flow it flows into the Črmošnjičica stream, which runs toward Dolenjske Toplice.
A notable feature of Divji potok is travertine deposition. This sedimentary rock precipitates from calcium carbonate-rich water. Travertine settles on moss and vegetation, creating rapids, cascades, and other obstacles in the streambed. As travertine deposits, the thresholds and cascades continually change and grow, and the higher drops give the water more power to form pools. Water from the nearby Mašelj spring cave contributes to the stream’s moisture. This cave has a steady and abundant flow even in dry periods. Divji potok and its surroundings provide an important habitat for plant and animal species tied to wet areas.
With careful observation of the bed, you will almost certainly spot the stone crayfish and the common newt. The cold, clear water here thankfully still enables their survival. Along the stream live the otter and the grey wagtail, and in the tree canopies you’ll find woodpeckers, goldfinches, and numerous songbirds. Among the deciduous trees beech and white oak predominate. In the undergrowth many herbs flourish, such as wild garlic, the great bluebell, and the common water plantain.
Beside Divji potok there is a 2.5 km long educational trail, which is interesting in all seasons for both adults and children. In winter the stream partially freezes, and in its bed one can admire beautiful ice formations.




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