Tips for trips
The layout of the terrain, a colorful mosaic of forests, meadows and pastures, a relatively abundant presence of scattered greenery, fauna and rare flora, numerous cultural monuments, a unique landscape - all this creates suitable conditions for the development of tourism in the protected landscape area of Broumovsko.
Adrspaš rocks
National nature reservation
The Adršpašské rock town is a smaller part of the Adršpašsko-Teplice rocks, which are made of blocky sandstones. Together with Teplice Rocks, they form the largest integrated rock town in the Czech Republic. At the same time, these two rock cities are a famous concept in Europe. The rock town is accessible via a marked sightseeing circuit, which can be walked individually or accompanied by a local guide with interpretation. There is an entrance fee for the tour. A guided tour of the rocks can be ordered at the Adršpašské information center or at the ticket office at the entrance to the Adršpašské skál.
You can go on a punt on the upper lake located above the Velký vodopád, on the lower lake (former sand pit) there is a boat rental. The Adršpašské skály also offers a number of terrains for rock climbing of varying difficulty. Rock climbing can only be practiced in marked areas and under certain rules. The administration of the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area appeals to climbers to comply with the conditions of the exemption granted, in particular the prohibition of entry outside the areas permitted for climbing. Among the well-known formations of the rock town are Lovers, Starosta and Starostová, Džbán, Homole cukru, Sloní náměstí...
Teplice rocks
National nature reservation
The rock town located near Teplice nad Metují is striking with its distinctive continuous rock walls. This area is separated from the smaller rock town of Adršpaš by a deep Vlčí roklí (you can walk from one rock town to the other along a marked hiking trail). The Teplické rocks are accessible by a tour circuit (6 km long), which is very well signposted and supplemented by information panels along the educational trail . Visitors have the opportunity to get to know the history of rocks and their discovery, they get information about tourism, mountain climbing and living and non-living nature. The textual data is supplemented by photographs and illustrations.
There is an entrance fee for the tour. All the rock formations, which are very aptly named, are marked with orientation arrows on the spot. In the Teplické rocks, visitors can see, for example, the Rock Crown, Krakonoš toothpick, Medvěda, Hláska, Golem and others. The most striking grouping of sandstone blocks are the Temple and Martin Walls.
Rock climbing can only be carried out in designated areas and under certain rules. The Administration of the Protected Landscape Area of Broumovsko appeals to climbers to comply with the conditions of the granted exemption, in particular the prohibition of entry outside the areas permitted for climbing.
Broumov walls
National nature reservation
Broumov's walls hide many magical places that are worth visiting in every season. They rise in a south-westerly direction from the valley of the river Stěnava. From a landscape point of view, it is a distinctive asymmetric mountain ridge, from which a number of groups of sandstone rock formations emerge, lining numerous ravines. Several ravines traverse the rock massif, usually from west to east. The most famous is the Kovářova ravine - a marked tourist path leads through it from Police n. M. to Broumov via Hvězda. Numerous rock mushrooms in the area of Slavné and Božanovské Špičák are an example of the so-called selective weathering of sandstone rocks.
The most interesting parts of the Broumovské walls are accessible thanks to a dense network of marked hiking trails, which allow relatively comfortable passage through otherwise difficult terrain. Hvězda is an important crossroads of tourist routes.
Hvězda - baroque chapel from the 18th century and a wooden cottage from the 19th century. built in the Swiss style (now a restaurant) - at the same time it is one of the most famous excursion destinations of Stěn. From here there is a wonderful view of the Broumovská basin and the surrounding Czech and Polish mountains.
Other numerous vantage points (e.g. Božanovský Špičák, Koruna, Vulture's Nest) provide views not only of the nearby rocky terrain and other surroundings of Policka and Broumovsko, but also of the characteristic ridges of the Giant Mountains, Owl Mountains, Orlické and Bystřické mountains and across Poland to the distant Králický Sněžník and Jeseníky Mountains. The southeastern part of the Walls is most easily accessible from Machov or Božanov - the area of Božanovského Špičák (773 m.a.s.l., the highest peak of the Broumov Walls) with a marked circuit, the Junácká viewpoint and the Maze. An interesting formation is the rock group Kamenná brána and the nearby Koruna hill (769 m), from which there is also a nice view towards Poland.
The walls of Broumov are accessible not only for hikers, but partly also for cyclists (mountain and trekking bikes) - several km of cycle paths are marked in the NPR area.
You will stay
Ostaš is a table mountain in the Broumovská highlands, located near the town of Police nad Metují. The top part of Ostaš has been a National Nature Reserve since 1956, as have the Kočičí rocks, which were declared a natural monument in the same year. The name Ostaš is derived from St. Eustace (Ostacha), the patron saint of hunters and hunters. In ancient times, Mount Ostaš represented a refuge for the Polish population, who hid in the rocks here during wars. These times are also reminiscent of the names of some rock formations - for example, Zrádce or Sluj české bratrí. The territory of Ostaš is accessible by a circular tourist trail: there are two smaller rock towns - the Upper Labyrinth and the Lower Labyrinth with Kočič Castle.
The trail also passes through a significant part of the rocky edge of the summit plateau with a number of groomed and unique views of the Krkonoše, Broumovské stény and Javoří hory. The mountain is lined with steep rock formations up to 40 meters high, reaching a height of 700 m above sea level. and a platform size of 500 x 400 meters. The Lower Labyrinth is 100 meters lower than the Upper Labyrinth. Sluj České bratrí is a 30-meter-long fissure.
The rocky area of Ostaš is a popular place for climbers – over 500 climbing routes of varying difficulty lead to the Sandstone Towers. The first climbing ascent was undertaken on the Cikánka tower in the Upper Labyrinth in 1939. Rock climbing can only be carried out in marked areas and under certain rules. The administration of the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area appeals to climbers to observe the conditions of the exceptions granted, and in particular the prohibition of entry outside areas permitted for climbing.
Almost the entire mountain is forested with economic spruces. The fields are only located in the lowest parts of the slopes, only in the southeastern part they reach higher and turn into meadows. Ostaš Mountain is located in the basin of the Metuja River, which flows under its western slope. The blue tourist sign leading to Česká Metuje passes along the southern slope past the Samaritánka well. In the upper part of the deforested area is the Ostaš settlement, a local part of Police nad Metují, with several typical cottages, a restaurant and a campsite.
Table Mountains in Poland
Table Mountains - Góry Stolowe - National Park (PL)
The Table Mountains National Park is located on the border with the Czech Republic and includes the Polish part of the Table Mountains (Gory Stolowe). The character of the Polish Table Mountains (Szczeliniec and Bledne Skaly) is quite different from the other mountain ranges in the area; the lower part reaches an altitude of approximately 750 m above sea level, the upper part consists of several separate groups that rise 100 - 150 m above the surrounding area.
The protected area occupies approximately 63 km2 of the peak area, together with the highest peak Velká Hejšovina (Szczeliniec Wielki, 919 m above sea level) and Skalniak (915 m above sea level). In the protective zone of the park there are popular spas: Polanica, Duszniki and Kudowa Zdroj. Individual rocks weather unevenly and thus create different belts with torrents and fantastic rock formations.
Bischofstein, lookout point on Čápa and Černá jezírko
The Baroque castle of Skály - Bischofstein is located in the forest of northeastern Bohemia. It is surrounded by sandstone rocks with many climbing terrains, a picturesque lake and the ruins of a Gothic castle formerly called Katzenstein, now Skály Castle. The castle was converted into a hotel and restaurant. There are three buildings in the area - the castle building, in which there is a restaurant, opposite it is a one-story office building, which is now used for the accommodation of guests, and a farm building opposite the entrance to the area, where there is information with refreshments for visitors and the hotel reception. The castle is certified Cyclists welcome.
Cross hill
Křížový vrch rises to a height of 667 m above sea level and offers a beautiful view of the entire surrounding area. You can reach the top via the newly reconstructed Way of the Cross, the history of which dates back to the 17th century. The path is in the form of a bas-relief set into the rocks lining the path. On the way to the top, in some places you will overcome rock-hewn staircases and stupas and steep wooden steps. At the top, you will find an iron cross from 1857 on a sandstone plinth with sculptures of Saint Anne, Joseph and John of Nepomuk. From the top, you can see a beautiful view of the Adršpašské skály and, in good weather, you can even see the Krkonoše Mountains. Accessibility You can go to Křížový vrch at any time during the year. From the village of Adršpach there is a yellow hiking trail that will take you to the top.
Mini Euroland
Minieuroland covers an area of 20,000 m² in a picturesque location in the Polish town of Klodzko. Now there are over 40 exhibits out of a total of 100 planned. There are many known buildings from all over the world, especially from Europe.
The park is located in beautiful nature, where you can admire the execution of individual miniatures down to the smallest detail as you know them with your own eyes. You will be surrounded by a fabulous flora scenery. Nature takes over here with more than 500 species of trees and shrubs imported from the best florists in the Netherlands and Belgium. You can admire iconic buildings of world-renowned importance from Dresden, Paris and many other cities. Park Miniatur invites you to the land of beauty, peace and harmony.
Les Královstvi Reservoir
Les Království is a valley dam reservoir on the Elbe built in 1920. It is located 4 km upstream from the town of Dvur Králové nad Labem. On the left bank stands the extensive forest complex of the Kingdom, a remnant of the old border forest, after which the dam is named.
The dam is unusual in Czech standards due to its highly aesthetic design. Nowadays, thanks to its uniqueness, it is a sought-after destination for tourists.
Since September 3, 1958, the dam and the power plant have been registered as an immovable monument, since 1964 it has been a national technical monument, and since July 1, 2010 it has been a national cultural monument.
Farm Wenet
Our farm is surrounded by the picturesque countryside of Broumovska, which offers many experiences in every season, from romantic walks in the surroundings, to all-day trips to the rocks, local forests, visits to monuments, but also rest and relaxation with our animals on the farm.
The visitor has the opportunity to meet various types of animals raised on our farm, some of them have the opportunity to pet them personally and thus experience extraordinary moments, relax in a pleasant environment and recharge with new energy.
ZOO Łączna
The zoo in Łączná is located in Poland, in Lower Silesia. We have almost 100 species of animals from all over the world in our enclosure, including species such as tigers, kangaroos, servals, meerkats, antelopes, arctic wolves, lemurs, cranes, exotic birds, porcupines, monkeys and many more.
It is a unique place where you can spend time with your family and relax in the lap of nature among animals from all over the world.
The area of the zoo covers 12 hectares and is open all year round.
Snow girl
Sněžka (1603m above sea level) is the highest mountain in the Czech Republic. It is located in the Krkonoše Mountains on the Border Ridge. The Czech-Polish state border passes through its peak. On the northern Polish side, the escarpments fall into the Lomnička valley, on the southern Czech side into the Obří dol. The western slopes decrease into the Úpská raselina and the eastern slopes into the Giant Ridge.
Thanks to its height, it provides an unlimited panoramic view of the distant landscape. At the top of the mountain is the Polish Hut with a meteorological station, the final station of the cable car from Pece pod Sněžkou, a stone trigonometric obelisk and the 14 m high rotunda chapel of St. Vavřince, which is the oldest building on top of Sněžka. A rarity is the Czech Post Office, which is the highest post office in the Czech Republic. You can send mail from here with the stamp Postovna na Sněžka.
Sněžka is a sought-after tourist destination and viewpoint. Several hiking, running and cycling routes lead to it. The most common starting point is Pec pod Sněžkou, where there is also a boarding station for the chair lift from Pec pod Sněžkou to the top of Sněžka. From the top of Sněžka, marked hiking trails lead towards Luční bouda, Špindlerův Mlýn, Pece pod Sněžkou or Horní Malá Úpa.
Sněžka cable car - a cable car leading from Peca pod Sněžkou via the intermediate station on Růžová hora to the top of the highest mountain in the Czech Republic. In less than half an hour, you will overcome an elevation gain of more than 680 m. From Sněžka, you can continue along the marked hiking trails.
