⚫️ Černé jezírko, or "Black Lake," is an artificially created reservoir nestled beneath towering rock walls in the Jiráskovy skály area.
🏞️ Part of the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks National Nature Park, it's known for its unique wetland ecosystem and acidic water.
🚶♀️ Walk around the dark-colored lake, enjoying wooden benches and spotting rare species like 16 types of dragonflies.
📚 Discover the educational trail Skály - Bischofstein, leading to historic Skály castle ruins and viewpoints with vistas of Ostaš and Police nad Metují.
⛰️ Ascend Čáp hill (786m), the highest point, for a 360-degree view from the observation tower (since 2014) of Broumovsko, Krkonoše, and Kladské pomezí.
✍️ Explore the landscape that inspired writer Alois Jirásek for his novel "Skály" while traversing numerous marked hiking trails and cycling path no. 4036.
🚫 Swimming is strictly prohibited to protect the unique wetland and peatland communities.
⚠️ Be aware of relatively harsh climatic conditions prevalent in the area.
🚧 The final part of the path to Čáp observation tower is via stairs, making it inaccessible for strollers and cyclists.
🅿️ Free parking is available on the road near the chateau, which also features a pleasant restaurant and a children's playground.
👶 Stroller-friendly routes include the green tourist trail from Solovický dvůr to Skály village, and the yellow trail from Skály to Záboř.
⬆️ A narrow, steep serpentine road from Teplice nad Metují leads to Bišík, accessible by bike or car.