Besedické skály, Rock formation in Bohemian Paradise, Czech Republic
Besedické skály is a sandstone formation in Bohemian Paradise comprising three distinct rock cities: Besedické, Kalich, and Chléviště, with towers reaching about 20 meters tall. The formations feature natural columns, crevices, and cave openings scattered throughout the arrangement.
Following the Battle of White Mountain in 1620, Czech Protestant Brothers sought shelter within these rock formations. The chapel in Kalich was established as a place for their religious services during this period of refuge.
The rock chapel within Kalich bears carved biblical verses and chalice symbols that reflect the practices of Czech Protestant Brothers who sought refuge in these formations. Visitors can see how faith was expressed through symbols etched into the stone itself.
Well-marked hiking trails connect the different areas, with viewing platforms offering outlooks toward the Jizera Valley. Sturdy footwear is recommended because pathways are uneven and some passages require careful footing.
Within Chléviště, the largest of the three rock cities, numerous caves, crevices, and passages form a natural labyrinth through the sandstone. Visitors can easily lose their way navigating this underground network of interconnected spaces.
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