Outdoor activities in Adrspach

Adršpach Rock Adventures

The Adršpach-Teplice Rocks National Nature Reserve contains a vast labyrinth of Cretaceous sandstone formations. This list highlights key landmarks within the Adršpach section, including the iconic Sugar Cone, which stands precariously on a narrow base. The area features ruins of a 14th-century rock castle and a dense concentration of sandstone towers like the Queen and the Lighthouse, which have been central to the region’s traditional sand climbing history since the early 20th century.

Adršpach Rock Adventures — Map

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Hrad Adršpach

Ruins of a 14th-century Gothic castle built on a sandstone cliff, offering views of the rock city and the village below.

B

Great Panorama Overlook

Elevated viewpoint providing a wide perspective of the central sandstone formations and deep gorges of the Adršpach rock city.

C

Eliska's Tower

Distinct sandstone pinnacle located within the rock labyrinth.

D

The Sugar Cone

A 52-ton sandstone formation that is wider at the top than at its narrow 70-centimeter base.

E

Krakonos's tooth

Sharp sandstone spire named after the mythical mountain spirit Krakonoš, located along the main tourist loop.

F

Satan

Sandstone rock formation utilized for technical rock climbing.

G

Tomahawk

Sandstone formation with specific routes for traditional Czech sand climbing.

H

Maják

A prominent climbing tower, known in German as Waldblößenturm, featuring several classic vertical routes.

I

Páter

Sandstone climbing peak located in the vicinity of the Lighthouse tower.

J

Královna

One of the most significant and highest sandstone towers in the Adršpach rocks, central to the local climbing tradition.

K

Saská hlava

Sandstone peak with climbing routes, reflecting the historical influence of Saxon climbers in the region.

L

Járková

Sandstone climbing tower characterized by vertical grooves and rills on its surface.

M

Česnek

Small sandstone rock tower used for climbing.

N

Vztyčená věž (Komunist)

Sandstone climbing tower also known by the historical name Komunist.

O

Cibulová věž

Sandstone climbing peak located within the dense rock city network.

P

Princátko

Small sandstone pinnacle, part of the group of climbing towers near the Queen.

Q

Místokrálík

Sandstone climbing tower located in the central part of the rock city.

R

Štolba

Sandstone climbing peak known as the Rittmeister in German.

S

Pumprdlík

Diminutive sandstone rock formation used for climbing.

T

Páže

Sandstone tower located near the Vztyčená věž, used for traditional climbing.

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