Stołowe Mountains
Stołowe (Stoł means table in Polish) Mountains are the youngest mountains in Poland - maybe that's why they are so loved by the youngest tourists?
After all, what child wouldn't enjoy rocky mazes, corridors, and corners? One of the advantages of Stołowe Mountains is the absence of typical mountain climbing - which means no tiring uphill routes.
The range of Stołowe Mountains is located in the Sudetes, on the border of Poland and the Czech Republic.
Top Attractions of Polish Stołowe Mountains
The most interesting part of the Polish Stołowe Mountains is located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, near Kłodzko. In 1993, the Stołowe Mountains National Park was established, and although it is one of the smaller parks (covering only 63.4016 km2), it can confidently compete for a place on the podium with its uniqueness and charm!
1. Szczeliniec Wielki (919m above sea level) - the highest peak of Stołowe Mountains
The Szczeliniec Wielki massif, formed by an uplifted and fissured rocky block, is considered one of the greatest attractions of the Sudetes and one of the most interesting peaks of the Polish Mountains Crown. It's worth getting lost in its mysterious depths, squeezing through moss-covered steep rock walls, and climbing up to the observation terraces - especially since its summit was inaccessible for centuries!
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Szczeliniec Wielki - Skalny Labirynt, shelter, and viewpoints
2. Błędne Skały (Errant Rocks)
Errant Rocks, a rocky labyrinth located near the town of Kudowa Zdrój, is undoubtedly one of the greatest attractions of the Polish Stołowe Mountains! We pass through narrow passages and charming corners between rocky blocks with fanciful shapes. Scenes for the movies "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" and "The Friend of the Merry Devil" were filmed among these rock formations.
Błędne Skały (Errant Rocks) - trails and attractions
Błędne Skały, also known as the Errant Rocks, is undoubtedly one of the biggest attractions of the Polish Table Mountains! ...
Top Attractions of Czech Stołowe Mountains
The Czech region of Stołowe Mountains is called Broumovská vrchovina. The Rock Cities located here are less than 5 kilometers away from the Polish border! They are the largest rock labyrinths in the Sudetes. The whole complex consists of two rock cities connected by a valley that stretches for over 4 kilometers.
1. Adršpašské skály
This is the more famous and easily accessible Rock City located near the village of Adršpach. Fantastic rock formations, reaching heights of up to 100 meters, with the strangest shapes, including the "Elephant Market," "Pitcher," and "Lovers." They will certainly stimulate the imagination of young tourists.
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Adrspach - Rock City
2. Teplické skalý
One of the recommended starting points in the Czech Stołowe Mountains is the town of Teplice nad Metuji, from where we can go for a walk in the Teplice Rocks Reserve.
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Loop around the Czech Table Mountains from Teplice nad Metuji
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Rock City in the Czech Republic - Teplice Rocks
Stołowe Mountains - Legend and Coloring Book for Children
They say that long, long ago, a gloomy castle stood on top of Szczeliniec. From morning till night, one could hear the creaking of old wooden doors and windows. The castle was inhabited by an evil sorcerer and his beautiful daughter. One day, a caravan from Africa passed near the castle, and the girl fell in love with a young, dark-skinned merchant.
Perhaps it was the sorcerer's curse, or maybe the anger of the Spirit of the Liczyrzepa Mountains itself, that caused the sky above the castle to rumble at night, and a thunderbolt struck one of the castle towers, reducing the mighty fortress to a pile of stones. The castle servants, the merchant, and his exotic animals also turned into stone.
To this day, while walking on the top of Szczeliniec, we will come across the petrified Monkey, Camel, Elephant, the rock formation called Murzynka, and the Maiden gazing into the distance.
