Hruba Skala: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The high trail runs through the Hruboskalsko rock town along a section of the Golden Trail in the Bohemian Paradise.

Landscape and Nature

Hruboskalsko, also called “Skalák” by climbers, is a nature reserve within the Český ráj Protected Landscape Area and was designated a nature reserve in 1998. The rock town contains numerous caves, rock tunnels and rock gates, as well as other characteristic small landforms of the sandstone region. Historically, Hruboskalsko, also called “Skalák”, was one of the most frequently used climbing areas in Bohemia.

In the surroundings of Hrubá Skála are Střelečská hůra, Přivýšina and Tábor, each of which is considered a mountain. In the wider regional surroundings of Hrubá Skála lies Maršovicky vrch, which is considered a mountain.

History and Culture

Hrubá Skála Castle was built in the mid-14th century by Hynek z Valdštejna. At the end of the 16th century, it was converted into a Renaissance château. Valdštejn, which is considered a church, is also located in the immediate vicinity of Hrubá Skála.

The Church of Saint Joseph is located by the bridge on the square in front of Hrubá Skála Castle and was built in 1812 in a simple Neoclassical style. In Adamovo lože, also called Jeskyně milenců, there are rock reliefs depicting three Adams: the biblical Adam, the progenitor of the lineage, and Adam František. Today, however, the reliefs are not very clearly discernible.

Places of Interest

The Mariánská vyhlídka viewpoint offers a typical view of Hrubá Skála Castle and the rock town. Hrubá Skála Castle is now used as a hotel and is only partially accessible; the courtyard and the viewing tower are open to visitors.

Other Places

Other places: Sekerkovy Loučky, Svojek, Štěpanická Lhota, Bělá U Staré Paky, Poniklá, Pelešany, Veselá, Jestrabi V Krkonosich

To the higher-level travel overview: Semily District.