Branické skály, Natural monument in Braník, Czech Republic.
Branické skály are limestone cliffs stretching along the western slope of Dobeška hill, reaching heights between 190 and 264 meters. The protected area spans about 9 hectares and contains over forty climbing routes of varying difficulty.
From the mid-18th century until 1928, the area operated as a limestone quarry supplying the famous lime for Prague's Old Town. Intense extraction through multiple kilns shaped the landscape over generations.
The forest on Dobeška hill was established in 1917 as a park and draws visitors with its natural setting. A wooden viewing platform offers a place to stop and take in the surroundings.
The site is well accessible by public transportation, especially near the Přístaviště stop. Visitors should be aware that most local information is available in Czech.
The site contains rock layers from the Silurian and early Devonian periods that hold special scientific importance. Experts use the location to study the boundaries between different geological time periods.
Location: Braník
Inception: April 29, 1968
GPS coordinates: 50.04269,14.41336
Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57
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