Prachov Rocks, Nature reserve in Holín, Czech Republic
Prachov Rocks is a nature reserve in Holín where sandstone formations rise up to 90 meters (295 feet) across 262 hectares of forested terrain. The rocks form towers, walls and narrow passages that create a maze of stone structures scattered throughout the protected area.
The area received its first official protection status in 1928 in response to growing concerns about preserving geological features. This early recognition made it one of the first protected natural sites in the Czech region.
The sandstone rocks contain numerous hiking trails where visitors can explore different routes, discovering viewpoints and geological formations along narrow paths.
Two marked circuits guide visitors through the reserve, with the shorter route taking about 45 minutes and the longer one covering roughly 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles). Seven observation points along the trails offer different perspectives on the rock formations and surrounding landscape.
Some passages between the rock walls measure only 35 centimeters (14 inches) wide, forcing visitors to turn sideways to squeeze through the narrow gaps. These tight corridors formed through millions of years of natural erosion and weathering of the soft sandstone.
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