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.

Hrad Adršpach

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

Great Panorama Overlook

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

Eliska's Tower

Distinct sandstone pinnacle located within the rock labyrinth.

The Sugar Cone

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

Krakonos's tooth

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

Satan

Sandstone rock formation utilized for technical rock climbing.

Tomahawk

Sandstone formation with specific routes for traditional Czech sand climbing.

Maják

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

Páter

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

Královna

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

Saská hlava

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

Járková

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

Česnek

Small sandstone rock tower used for climbing.

Vztyčená věž (Komunist)

Sandstone climbing tower also known by the historical name Komunist.

Cibulová věž

Sandstone climbing peak located within the dense rock city network.

Princátko

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

Místokrálík

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

Štolba

Sandstone climbing peak known as the Rittmeister in German.

Pumprdlík

Diminutive sandstone rock formation used for climbing.

Páže

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