Potštátské skalní město, Rock city formation in Potštát, Czech Republic
Potštátské skalní město is a sandstone rock formation in the Oder Hills featuring steep cliffs and tall rock faces. The landscape shows various shapes carved by erosion, with some sections rising several meters high and creating natural passages between the formations.
The sandstone formations developed over millions of years through natural erosion in the region. Water and weather gradually shaped the rocks into the distinctive landscape seen today with its towers and crevices.
The rocks here carry names like Devil's Hoof and Devil's Pulpit, born from local tales and the way people have always seen this landscape. These names show how stories and imagination become part of how a place is understood and remembered by those who live nearby.
Green hiking trails lead to the rock formations, accessible from the Tlustý Ján inn or the Olšovec-Boňkov bus stop. The paths are well marked and suitable for visitors with average fitness, though sturdy footwear is recommended.
During winter, the Jelení Skok formation displays frozen waterfalls that form on its vertical surfaces. Ice formations appear under conditions of intense cold and create a striking natural spectacle.
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