📜 Natural monument of striking white sandstone rocks, known as the Elephant Rocks. 🐘 Discover unique geological formations, caves, and a sound-amplifying tunnel near Jítrava. Declared a protected natural monument on July 4, 1955.
⚪ Explore up to 20m high white sandstone formations with distinct rounded shapes.
🏞️ Discover oval cavities, small caves (up to 6m long), and a 4m long rock tunnel.
👂 Experience unique acoustic phenomena like a "noise gate" and sound-amplifying tunnel.
🚶♀️ Walk along the scenic 'Lusatian and Zittau Mountains' educational trail.
🧚 Learn about the local legend of a nation of dwarves.
⚠️ Direct entry onto the rocks is forbidden to protect the natural monument.
⏳ Allow approximately 1.5 hours for your visit.
Free parking available in the nearby village of Jítrava.
📍 Located about 1 km north of Jítrava at the foot of Vysoká hill.
🚌 Nearest bus stop: Rynoltice-Jítrava (0.9 km walk).
🚆 Nearest train station: Rynoltice (3.8 km walk).
🗓️ Formed from Cretaceous sea-bed sandstones 100 million years ago. 🌍 White color due to kaolinite mineral.