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The walk
From the entrance by the car park and the railway station, the path leads into the rock town among sandstone towers up to about 100 m tall, through narrow passages and beside the stream. It passes the Gothic Gate, a narrow gap in the rocks, and the Small and Big Waterfalls, then climbs steps to the little Adršpach lake hidden among the rocks, where a boat runs in season. Return by the main path to the entrance.
It is 3.9 km there and back with 57 m of ascent; allow about an hour. The grade is Easy: good paths and boardwalks with many steps, narrow in places.
The rock town charges admission: adults 180 CZK online or 230 CZK at the gate from September to November 2026, more in July and August. Parking is limited and must be booked online. The rocks have been a national nature reserve since 1933: dogs must be on a lead, and cycling, fires and smoking are not allowed. Until 31 October 2026 a bridge on the approach road is under repair, with traffic lights.
Adršpach station and the bus stop are a few minutes' walk from the entrance.
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Good to know
- Sandstone towers up to about 100 m tall stand in a maze of narrow streets and gorges
- The way passes the Gothic Gate and climbs steps beside the Big Waterfall to a small lake
- The rocks have been a national nature reserve since 1933
- Dogs must be on a lead; cycling, fires and smoking are not allowed
Summits on the way
- Planetárium · passed close by
- Indián · passed close by
- Pivovarská · passed close by
- Squaw · passed close by
- Severka · passed close by
- Trdlo · passed close by
- Televizi věž · passed close by
- Wihanova věž · passed close by
- Ludva · passed close by
- Střelmistr · passed close by
- Kristýna · passed close by
- Nudistka · passed close by
- Rybana · passed close by
- Vinnetou · passed close by
- The Sugar Cone · passed close by
- Bakchus · passed close by
- Ušatý Gríša · passed close by
- Bakchantka · passed close by
- Mnik · passed close by
- Bounty · passed close by
- Satyr · passed close by
- Česílko · passed close by
- Krakonos's tooth · passed close by
- Devil's Bridge · passed close by
- Eliska's Tower · passed close by
- Polední · passed close by
- Madonna · passed close by
- Karp · passed close by
Getting there
Start: Adršpach, rock town car park · Pay and display. 50.61658, 16.12235
By train: Adršpach station is 0.2 km from the start.
Places to stay nearby
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