The sandstone formations date back to the Upper Cretaceous period, approximately 80-90 million years ago.
The narrowest passages, known as 'Mouse Holes,' can be less than 50 centimeters wide.
The rock towers are home to protected species including the peregrine falcon, which uses them for nesting.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited the site in 1790 and documented his observations of the geology.
The area served as a filming location for 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
Inversion climate patterns in the gorges create 'cold pockets' where snow can occasionally persist well into the spring months.
The rock towers are subject to intense weathering, causing the constant formation of unique honeycomb and furrow textures on the stone surfaces.
The Adršpach-Teplice Rocks are an extensive complex of Cretaceous sandstone formations located in the Broumov Highlands of northeastern Czechia. These rock cities were formed by the erosion of an ancient seabed, resulting in deep canyons and isolated vertical towers reaching heights of up to 100 meters. The area is divided into the Adršpach and Teplice sections, connected by a marked tourist trail through the Vlčí rokle ravine. A turquoise-colored flooded quarry marks the entrance to the Adršpach circuit, which features a circuitous path past uniquely shaped rock formations like the 'Lovers' and the 'Sugar Loaf'. The park protects a rare ecosystem of deep, forested rock gorges where cold air traps allow subalpine plant species to thrive at low altitudes. Climbing is permitted only in designated zones within the protected landscape area under strict rules. A seasonal boat tour operates on the small lake within the entrance area of the Adršpach rock town.
The view from the wooden observation platform overlooking the flooded quarry lake at the park entrance.
Book your entrance ticket online in advance during peak season to guarantee entry, as capacity is limited.
Wear sturdy, non-slip footwear, as the paths contain uneven terrain, wooden staircases, and steep metal ladders.
Plan for the full 3.5-kilometer circuit to see the major highlights, rather than just the entrance area.
Do not attempt to visit both the Adršpach and Teplice circuits in a single afternoon, as the total distance and elevation gain are significant.
The park remains open year-round, though specific sections or paths may close due to extreme winter weather or ice accumulation.
Stick to marked trails only to protect fragile sandstone surfaces; climbing is strictly forbidden outside of signed zones; noise should be kept to a minimum.
