Tyssaer Wände, Natural monument in Tisá, Czech Republic

Tyssaer Wände is a sandstone rock town near Tisá in the western Elbe Sandstone Mountains, reaching about 600 m above sea level. Its curved row of cliffs splits into the Great Tyssaer Stones, with a northern and southern front on a compact plateau, and the lower, more broken Small Tyssaer Stones angled northwest. Vertical fissures run through much of the rock height, and iron minerals mark horizontal yellow to red bands.

The sandstone formations originated approximately 100 million years ago during the Cretaceous period when the area was covered by an ancient sea. Over time, erosion carved out the towers and passages that visitors see today.

The rock formations received individual names from early climbers and tourists, a tradition that shaped how people talk about this place. Visitors still use these historical names when exploring the different sections and distinctive towers.

The site has marked trails through both the Large and Small Walls sections, with educational stops providing information along the way. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear as the paths traverse rocky and uneven terrain.

The rock town appeared as a filming location in the television historical drama Die Pilgerin. The same sandstone walls have been a climbing area since about 1908, when Dresden climbers opened the first routes.