Tupadelské skály, Natural monument near Tupadly, Czech Republic.
Tupadelské skály is a natural monument with rock formations made of dark siliceous stone crossed by white quartz veins. The formations extend across a considerable stretch and rise several meters high, creating a distinctive geological landscape.
The site was declared a protected natural monument in 1967 by the regional authority. This official status marked the beginning of its protection as an important geological site.
A writer settled here after 1784 and used the rock formations as inspiration for his work, even creating an artificial burial ground among the stones. The site shows how people have long been drawn to these formations as a meaningful place for creative and personal pursuits.
The formations are accessible via a marked hiking trail starting from Tupadly village at an elevation between 455 and 490 meters. Following the green markers makes navigation straightforward for visitors exploring the area.
These rocks contain one of the largest outcrops of siliceous bands from the Proterozoic era, dating back more than 600 million years. They formed in ancient oceans long before the continents took their present shape.
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