Vranov rocky ridge

The strange ruin of what was once a Gothic castle, founded at the end of the 14th century by the family of Vartenberk, has become the main symbol of the region of Český ráj.

Prachovské skály (rocks)

The Prachovské Skály nature preserve is one of the most popular regions in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest nature preserves in the country.

The Podtrosecká údolí (valleys)

The Podtrosecká údolí (valleys) comprises several little valleys that form an arch to the north and northeast around Trosky Castle.

Bozkovské Dolomite Caves

The dolomite caves with the largest underground lake in Bohemia.

Hruboskalsko

The Hruboskalsko is one of the best-known rock formations. It is characterised by impressive towers reaching up to 55 m and also by steep canyons.

Ruin of Vranov Castle - Pantheon

Vranov Castle, built on the steep rock cliff high above the Jizera River at the beginning of the 15th century, was one of the last castles built in the region.

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Bohemian Paradise

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The sharp crest of cenomanian sandstone was uplifted and straightened out by immense natural forces toward the end of the Tertiary.

The geomorphologically important massif of the Vranovský Hřeben is located to the west from Malá Skála. The ridge is considered one of the most attractive parts of Český Ráj. The lookout point on the steep rock extension above the Jizera River offers a spectacular view of the valley of the Jizera and the opposite ridge of the Suché Skály from the height of 55 metres. The steep ridge is known for the remnants of the Vranov Castle- Pantheon.

Vranovský ridge

Massive rock ridge called Maloskalský was formed by tectonic movement of crust on Lužická fracture in Tertiary period. During the alpine folding, the horizontal layers of sandstone from Cretaceous sea were lifted into sloping, upright, sometimes over-tilted surfaces. The Cenomanian caolinite and limonite sandstones were exposed. The sandstones contain fossil fauna of former Cretaceous sea where it was formed.