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Travelling to Czech, has always been described by enjoying the heritage sites of Prague; from Charles Bridge to Prague Castle, then to the Old Town, famous for its Astronomical Clock. But, if you have the opportunity to stay in Czech for more days, why not try exploring the other parts of Czech?
Czech is really beautiful for its nature. So, one place I would be really excited to share is this;-
Adršpach-Teplice Rocks
It is located quite close to the border of Czech-Poland, about 180km from Prague and reachable by train/car/bus. I would really suggest the train as Adršpach train station is just right in front of Adršpach-Teplice Rocks entrance. If you are travelling from Prague, usually you need to stop in Hradec Králové before continuing the journey to Adršpach.
Okay, let's get to the point.
Why Adršpach is a highly recommended place to go?
1. BEAUTIFUL PLACE WITH FANTASTIC VIEWS!
As you enter the place, you will be presented by the picturesque emerald lake with reflection of trees that surround it. Actually the lake is a flooded quarry. And it will be great to take a picture with this background. Most of times, you can also see ducks swimming around. While in winter, you can expect it to be frozen.
The entrance fee is not that expensive, about
- 50kc for adults
- 20kc for students and children below 6 years old
- 100kc for family - 2 adults and 2 chidren 6-15 years old
2. WALK ALONG GORGES PASSING THROUGH THE GOTHIC GATE
Have you seen this gate somewhere in the movie?
Yes, actually, Adršpach was a filming site for The Chronicles of Narnia, specifically the first one.
It was built in 1839, and was originally the entrance to the rocks formation. By passing through the gate, you will walk on foot-bridges along gorges with clear, cold water with sand as the base. It looks like the sand of beach. :) Beyond this, you will see 2 beautiful waterfall - the small and big one; in which the big waterfall with height of 16 meters, contributed to the gorges.
3. GET FASCINATED BY THE ROCKS FORMATION
The trails for Adršpach is only 3.5 km with leisure walk and hike. Along the route, you will be mesmerized with the rocks formation. It is interesting to see trees grow on top of them. There are names for most rocks too and you can use your imagination to relate the rocks' shapes with the names.
And they really make sense (most of times).
4. EXPERIENCE A BOAT RIDE AT THE ROCK LAKE
At about half the route, you can see a ticket counter for boat ride which cost you another 50kc, if I am not mistaken. You need to climb the stairs to get in between the rocks, and here you can see a lake with boat. This lake was used to float timber and was changed to be a tourist attraction.
5. SHORT HISTORY OF ADRŠPACH
The rock formations were covered by thick forest of beech and fir. And when the forest was burned after a great fire in 1824, only then the rocks were exposed and get acknowledged.
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Adršpach has the breathtaking views that you will feel your long journey from Prague to be worthy. Consider this place to put in your Czech trip!
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