The Adršpach-Teplice Rocks (, ) are a set of
sandstone
Sandstone is a Clastic rock#Sedimentary clastic rocks, clastic sedimentary rock composed mainly of grain size, sand-sized (0.0625 to 2 mm) silicate mineral, silicate grains, Cementation (geology), cemented together by another mineral. Sand ...
formations in
Hradec Králové Region of the
Czech Republic
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. They are named after two nearby municipalities:
Adršpach, and
Teplice nad Metují.
The site was apparently a regional destination during the 19th and early 20th century, as attested by the varied language of stone inscriptions on the site, and surviving postcards.
The rocks have been protected as a
national nature reserve since 1933, and since 1991 the reserve is within the
Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area
The Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area (, abbreviated CHKO Broumovsko) is a protected landscape area in Hradec Králové Region in the Czech Republic, on the border with Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in ...
. The national nature reserve has an area of .
The area is a popular destination for
rock climbers. In recent years, it has become a focus for the high-risk climbing-related sport of
rock jumping.
[NY Times]
"With Luck, a Rocky Landing"
11 July 2008.
The area is also one of the largest permanent breeding sites of
peregrine falcon in Europe, as they are protected here under national law. Some areas have been designated off limits to climbers and hikers to make sure the birds aren't disturbed.
Gallery
File:Adršpach-Teplice Rocks.jpg
File:Adršpašskoteplické skály 04.JPG
File:Adršpašské skály 05.jpg
File:Adršpašské skály, Malý vodopád 01.jpg
File:Adršpašskoteplické skály 01.JPG
File:Adršpach from air 1.jpg, air view
File:Adršpach from air 3.jpg, air view
References
External links
Adršpach-Teplice Rocks - virtual showAdršpach-Teplice RocksAdršpach-Teplice Rocks
Climbing areas of the Czech Republic
Náchod District
Rock formations of the Czech Republic
Geography of the Hradec Králové Region
Tourist attractions in the Hradec Králové Region
National nature reserves in the Czech Republic
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