Potštátské skalní město, Rock city formation in Potštát, Czech Republic

Potštátské skalní město is a rock town of Carboniferous sedimentary shale, greywacke and conglomerate in the Oder Hills, south of Kyžlířov near Potštát. It lines the Velička stream valley, with cliffs rising over 20 m in places, and includes the former Železná lookout tower. It lies northwest of the ruins of Potštát (Puchart) castle.

The rock town is formed of sedimentary Carboniferous shales, greywackes and conglomerates, not sandstone. The Velička stream carved the valley whose slopes the cliffs, over 20 m high in places, rise from. A former iron lookout tower, Železná rozhledna, stands within the rock town.

The rock formations carry folk names recorded in the sources: Čertovo kopyto (Devil's Hoof), Jelení skok (Deer's Leap), Kámen vdavekchtivých dívek (Stone of Marriage-Eager Girls), Nebesa (Himmelreich, "Heaven"), Skřítkovy skály (Elf Rocks), Staré skály and Nové skály. The Vlastivědná stezka Potštátské skalní město educational trail passes through the area and explains these rocks to visitors.

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.

The rock town lies in the valley of the Velička stream, and the former Železná lookout tower stands within its area. South of the rocks is Soudkova štola, a mining work and natural monument, while the Partutovický vodopád waterfall lies east of the rock town.