What do you need to know before visiting the Rock Town in the Czech Republic?

The Vicious Rocks are unique and unique, but it's not the only Rock City in existence. The Czech Republic also has its counterpart, belonging to the Table Mountains. In the picturesque village of Adršpach, close to the Polish border and only an hour from Zieleniec, there is the largest Rock Town in all of Central Europe. There is definitely something to visit in the Czech Republic! What do you need to know when planning a trip to Adr š armpit? We hint.

Rock Town of Adršpach — history of creation

The rock town of Adršpach has a history dating back nearly 89 million years. Once the entire area was located on the bottom of the praocean, and it was the actions of its waters that influenced the present shape of the reserve. According to geologists, during the younger Paleozoic, a ravine was formed in the place where the Rock City is now located, where sediments from the sea and rivers gradually accumulated. In the following years, the sea receded several times, while the earth bulged under the influence of tectonic movements. When the younger Mesozoic arrived, the sea again flooded the area of today's Rock City, accompanied by the accumulation of sands and limestone loams at its bottom. Their weight and chemical processes led to the fact that loose grains of sand began to merge together into rocks, specifically sandstones. After some time, the sea definitively gave way, showing rocky deposits. Then the forces of nature began to act on them: wind, sun, flowing water and frost, giving the rocks a shape that they have preserved to this day.

Why visit the Rock Town?

Built of sandstone, the Rock Town in Bohemian Adršpach is definitely worth visiting and not only for the sake of spectacular rock formations, although they are undoubtedly its greatest attraction. The area of the reserve also consists of an emerald lake and waterfalls, which together creates a breathtaking panorama. Particularly noteworthy is the flora located on the territory of Adršpach. Rock City is a place where foothill and mountain plant species grow, such as two-flowered violet, alpine coltsfoot, alpine veettle, or mountain larch. There is also no shortage of animals in the area, which tourists can come across while traversing trails. There is a good chance to see black storks, herons, badgers, zigzag vipers by visiting the Rock City. The Czech Republic, specifically the city of Adršpach, are close to the Polish border, so it is a sin not to take advantage of this opportunity!

Rock Town Czech Republic — Access

How to get to Adršpach? Tourists have several options to choose from: car, train, walking trail or bus transport, if they decide to participate in an organized tour. The first possibility, i.e. access by car, is certainly convenient, because the parking lot, which belongs to Adršpach, has been provided for tourists. Tickets entitling to a parking space, like entrance tickets, can be purchased online or on site. How much does it take to get to the Rock Town by car? Starting from Wroclaw you need to book about 2 hours, from Zieleniec 1 h, while from Kudowy-Zdrój 45 minutes. Another option to get to Adršpach is by train, because in the village there is a train station, from which you can walk to the area of the attractions. Connections are available, among others, from Jelenia Góra, Wrocław or Wałbrzych, but seasonally (usually June-September), so it is worth looking for accurate information on the carrier's website.

If you want to visit Adršpach and the Czech Republic, you can also use the 7.5 km long walking trail from the Polish town of Chełmsko Śląskie. However, this is a proposition for really experienced walkers, because in the Rock City itself you still have to take quite a few steps to see the best it has to offer. For people who do not like to bother organizing transport, a group tour and bus access to Adršpach will be a convenient option.

How much does admission to Adršpach cost?

If you plan to visit Adršpach — Rock Town, tickets can be purchased in two ways — on site or online. In the first case, however, you have to take into account that the attraction can be sold out precisely by tourists who have purchased a ticket online, and even if tickets are still available, there may be queues at the checkouts, especially during the high season. Therefore, it is worth buying a ticket online early, which will avoid unnecessary stress and guarantee entry to the Rock Town. You just need to show the ticket on your phone.

In the case of purchasing tickets on the spot, the key question is whether it is possible to pay with PLN in the Rock City in the Czech Republic? Well, yes. The property accepts both zlotys and Czech korunas, but it is more profitable to exchange zlotys for Czech currency in advance so as not to overpay at checkouts due to the unfavorable rate.

How much does admission to Adršpach cost? The price of the attraction varies depending on the date of the visit, the allowances and the number of the group. During the peak season, i.e. in the period from July 1 to August 31, you have to pay CZK 130 for a normal ticket, a reduced 100 CZK, and a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children from 3 to 15 years old) 370 CZK. In the so-called main season, which lasts from April 1 to June 30 and from September 1 to October 31, admission costs CZK 120, 90 CZK and 340 CZK respectively. In the low season (from 1 November to 31 March), the price of a normal ticket is 110 CZK, a reduced 80 CZK, and a family ticket is CZK 310. Children under 3 years old can enter the Rock Town free of charge regardless of the season. Is it possible to visit Adršpach with a dog? Yes, but regardless of the date of entry, you have to pay for the company of a four-legged 50 CZK.

Adršpach — routes, sightseeing

When visiting the Rock Town in the Czech Republic, you can choose from several routes. They allow you to see from another side of Adršpach and the attractions of this place. The most frequented hiking trails include:

• Green trail — starts in Adršpach and follows the biggest attractions that the Rock Town has in store. The route gives you the opportunity to admire the Gothic gate or rock formations, such as the Tower of Elizabeth or the Lovers. It also allows you to take part in a boat trip on a charming rock lake. The passage of the green trail takes about 2.5 hours, and the length of the route is 3.5 km.
• Blue trail (around the quarry) — the shortest option for a walk around Adršpach. The route stretches along the shore of the emerald lake and makes it possible to go around it. It takes only 45 minutes to overcome it.
• Yellow Trail — leads through the so-called wolf gorge, which connects the Rock Town of Adršpach and Teplické skály. Traversing it, you can see almost all the attractions of the Adršpašskoteplické skály mountain massif. How long does it take to visit Adršpach along the yellow trail? For this route, you need to reserve a lot of time for the passage, because as much as 5 hours, so it is an option for more experienced walkers.

The above trails are, of course, only a fraction of what the Rock City has to offer. Other charming routes include, for example, the shorter yellow trail, allowing you to see the ruins of Adršpach Castle or the green trail leading to Mount Čáp and then to the ruins of Skály Castle. People who want to see for themselves whether the Rock Town is difficult will certainly be interested in the demanding yellow route leading from the parking lot and having its end at the Křížový vrch viewpoint. The reserve also provides an attraction for cyclists, namely a red trail running around the entire area. All available routes, both for cyclists and walkers, include a map of the Rock City in the Czech Republic, which is available on the official website of the attraction.

Adršpach — accommodation in Vital & SPA Resort Szarotka

For those who plan to see Adršpach, accommodation in Vital & SPA Resort Szarotka will be an excellent solution. We have free rooms in Zieleniec, which is not only an hour away from the Rock Town, but is also a great starting point for other attractions located on the Czech side of the border, such as Sky Walk Dolni Morava or Nachod. Not to mention the additional amenity that awaits our guests — a SPA area equipped with a swimming pool, paddling pool, jacuzzi and two types of saunas. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the offer and make a reservation!