📷 Karelj, Public domainAdršpach Rock Town
Adršpach, Czechia
A vast labyrinth of sandstone towers with a small lake and a boat ride through a gorge. Summer car parks fill early and entry slots may need booking online.
The Adršpach Rocks (Adršpašské skály, German: Adersbacher Felsenstadt) lie in the Hradec Králové Region in northeastern Czechia and are part of the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks, together the largest contiguous rock city in the country. The national nature reserve has existed since 1933 and has belonged to the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area since 1991. One of the largest peregrine falcon populations in Europe breeds here, which is why some areas are closed. Goethe visited the rocks in 1790; a bust commemorates him.
The green-marked circuit is 3.5 kilometres long and takes about three hours. You pass through the Gothic Gate and squeeze through narrow crevices; highlights include Džbán, the Sugar Loaf and the Lovers (Milenci). Climbers practise on the sandstone towers. Boat trips have been offered on the upper lake since 1857, and another 1.5-kilometre trail leads around the lake in the former quarry.
Practical: entry tickets and parking must be booked online, a system in place since 1 April 2021; check the current state beforehand. A railway stop is near the ticket office. Come early in the morning or in the late afternoon.
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- Adršpach, Czechia
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- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 50.6150, 16.1170
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Adršpach Rock Town?
Adršpach Rock Town is in Adršpach, Czechia, at GPS 50.6150, 16.1170. It is about 14 km from Krzeszów.
Can you camp near Adršpach Rock Town?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Meiers, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 35 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Adršpach Rock Town?
Adršpach Rock Town is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bohemian Paradise and the Adršpach rocks.
What is there to see near Adršpach Rock Town?
Places worth a stop nearby: Chapel of Skulls, Czermna (20 km), Szczeliniec Wielki (21 km), Książ Castle (28 km) and Wang Stave Church (32 km).
When is the best time to visit Adršpach Rock Town?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)