Vilemínina stěna, Sandstone viewpoint in Jetřichovice, Czech Republic.
Vilemínina stěna is a sandstone viewpoint near Jetřichovice situated at approximately 440 meters elevation. From this vantage point, visitors can see across the Czech Switzerland National Park, the village below, and surrounding ridges and peaks.
The viewpoint received its current name in the 19th century in honor of Vilemína Kinská from the local nobility. This renaming replaced the earlier name Černá stěna and reflected the site's growing popularity with visitors.
The location includes remnants of a former hermitage-style pavilion that served as a gathering point for visitors exploring the sandstone formations.
The viewpoint is reachable via a marked red hiking trail from Jetřichovice, with the round trip taking about two to three hours. The terrain can be slippery, especially after rain, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Below the viewpoint lies Balzer's Camp, a rock formation that resembles a natural cave. This geological feature makes the location particularly interesting for visitors curious about the sandstone landscape.
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