Discover Vicious Rocks — a rock labyrinth in the Mountains

The vicious Rocks in the Table Mountains are an incredibly charming rock maze, full of tight passages and interesting nooks and crannies. A walk among these huge rock formations, requiring breaking through narrow crevices and mysterious corridors, provides incredible impressions, so when visiting the Kłodzko Basin, it is worth planning a trip to the Vicious Rocks. The route is not demanding and adapted even for the youngest tourists. Below you will find the most important information for visitors of Brong Rocks — price list, opening hours, access, trail, as well as learn about the history of the creation of this unique place.

Where are the Vicious Rocks located?

The Errant Rocks are located in the Table Mountains National Park, precisely in its western part, where Stoliwo Skalniak lies — the second largest massif of the Table Mountains. The rock labyrinth is located almost directly at the Czech border. The nearest villages are Karłów (about 3.5 km from the Błęne Rocks) and Kudowa-Zdrój (approx. 5.5 km from the Błęne Rocks). The distance from Zieleniec is about 26 km.

The entire area of the Burial Rocks covers an area of nearly 22 hectares. It consists of peculiar rock forms, reaching heights of 6 to even 11 m. Vicious Rocks are literally a labyrinth of alleys and crevices, very narrow places and located between giant rock blocks. Many of them have peculiar names, such as “Kurz Footer”, “Great Hall”, “Rock Saddle”, “Tunnel” or “Labyrinth”, referring to how they look. There is also a vantage point “Skalne Czasze” at the disposal of tourists, from which there is a picturesque view of Szczeliniec Wielki and Mały, Broumovska Vrchovina, and in good weather also the Krkonoše Mountains.

How old are the Vicious Rocks?

Vicious Rocks were formed about tens of millions of years ago. During the Upper Cretaceous period, the current area of the Table Mountains was a bay of shallow and extensive sea. The rivers flowing into it applied weathering material to the reservoir, which, as a result of natural processes, deposited on the bottom, which in turn led to the formation of coarse sandstones divided by fine-grained marls. Later, when the Alpine orogeny came, they were uplifted, as did the entire Sudetenland. Then the process of erosion began, as a result of which some of the rock material eroded under the influence of water, wind and temperature, creating rocks with fancy shapes, tight corridors and crevices. This process continues to this day.

In turn, legend has it that the Vicious Rocks were created by the hand of the ghost of the mountains — Liczyrzepa. It was he, angered, who led to the decay of a flat sandstone mountain into rock blocks. You can read more about this mythical figure in the article “Ghost of the Mountains, or Liczyrzep”.

Vicious Rocks — access and parking

How do I get to the Vicious Rocks? Access to the labyrinth is made possible by the famous Road of the Hundred Zakrotów, which is a part of the provincial road no. 378, connecting Ścinawka Ścinawka Medium and Kudowa-Zdrój. In places, the winding and steep route provides scenic views, and the ride is an attraction in itself. The first parking lot, called the bottom car park or YMCA, is located at the Hundred Turns Road and is free of charge. Unfortunately, it is impossible to get from it directly to the Vicious Rocks. The entrance to the tourist route is located at a distance of about 3.5 km and 235 m of elevation. The passage of the blue trail leading from the lower parking lot to the attraction takes about 1 h 15 m. But there is also the possibility to get to the Vicious Rocks faster. Entrance to the upper car park, the cost of which is 30 PLN is an option to find yourself immediately next to the cash registers of the Rock Labyrinth. The parking ticket fee is charged at the bottom, just off the Hundred Turns Road. From the moment you pay for parking, you need to overcome a still narrow, rather winding road up, on which swinging traffic takes place and every 30 minutes the organization of traffic changes. Therefore, entry is only possible at a full hour for 15 minutes, and exit 30 minutes after full hour also for 15 minutes.

How much does a ticket for Vicious Rocks cost?

You can purchase a ticket that entitles you to enter Error Rocks at checkouts or online. The cost of normal in 2024 is PLN 14, and the reduced cost is PLN 7. The relief is granted to pupils, students, pensioners, active duty servicemen and people with disabilities. Free entry applies to children under 7 years of age and holders of the Large Family Card. The exact list of fee exempt entities and the price list can be found on the official website of the Table Mountains National Park.

Significantly, there is a limit to enter the Rock Labyrinth, which is 350 people per hour. It is not possible to return a ticket to Vicious Rocks, so it is worth thinking carefully about your purchase.

Many people also wonder if it is possible to explore the Vicious Rocks with a dog. Unfortunately, there is a ban on the introduction of quadrupeds into the area of the attraction.

Vicious Rocks — opening hours

When can you visit Vicious Rocks? Opening hours depend on the time of year, so it is worth checking them carefully before the planned trip. According to the information provided on the official website of the Table Mountains National Park, the attraction is available to tourists:

• from 20 April to 31 May from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on all days of the week;
• from 1 June to 14 June from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on all days of the week;
• from 15 June to 30 June from 8.00 to 20.00 on all days of the week;
• from July 1 to July 31 from 8.00 to 20.00 on all days of the week;
• from August 1 to August 31 from 8.00 to 19.00 on all days of the week;
• from 1 September to 30 September from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on all days of the week;
• from 1 October to 31 October from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all days of the week.

In winter, tickets for the Vicious Rocks are not sold, and you can visit only on your own responsibility. Due to the closure of the barrier, the car can then be left only in the lower parking lot.

Where to move on the Vicious Rocks?

To find Vicious Rocks, a map is unlikely to be needed. It is true that in the parking lot near the ticket offices there is a crossroads of several hiking trails, including the Main Sudeten Trail marked in red, but not a trail leads to the Rock Labyrinth, but by a one-way hiking path. It is located in a strictly protected area and must not be descended under any circumstances. How long does it take to pass the Vicious Rocks? In order to completely overcome the tourist path, it is necessary to spend about 45 minutes. The real time of crossing the trail to the Vicious Rocks depends, of course, on the number of visitors, of whom in the peak season can be really many, which results in the formation of queues. As for the difficulty, the route is easy to overcome and is suitable even for the little ones. Vicious Rocks with a child are a good idea that they will enjoy squeezing through tight rock crevices that are full on the trail. People with claustrophobia, on the other hand, should think twice before deciding to enter a cramped maze.

How to dress for Vicious Rocks?

In the Vicious Rocks there is a specific microclimate, it is cool and humid, so even in summer it is worth carrying a sweatshirt or jacket. There are numerous approaches and descents along the route, in some places it can be slippery, so you need to bet on sturdy, comfortable shoes. Trekking shoes or just sports shoes will work best. It is also worth paying attention to the backpack, which should not be large or over-packed, as this will make it difficult to pass through narrow slots in the maze.

Wrong Skały — accommodation

If you plan to visit Vicious Rocks, accommodation can be found in nearby Karłowo or Kudowa-Zdrój. But not only, because in the near distance from the Rock Labyrinth there are many other localities, for example, Zieleniec. This popular tourist resort provides easy access to many nearby attractions, both on the Polish and Czech sides of the border. In addition, it has an extremely extensive accommodation infrastructure, which translates into a greater possibility of choice and a chance to find a hotel to suit your needs. Szarotka Resort offers free rooms in Zieleniec to a high standard with access to the swimming pool and SPA zone. We invite you to make a reservation!