📜 Europe's largest natural sandstone arch, a national natural monument in České Švýcarsko National Park, near Hřensko, Czechia.🔍 Formed 90 million years ago, visited by over 200,000 people annually, an iconic symbol of Bohemian Switzerland. # Why Go 🏞️ Marvel at Europe's largest natural sandstone arch 🏰 Explore the picturesque 19th-century Sokolí hnízdo chateau, featuring a restaurant and museum 🚶 Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland from nearby viewpoints ✨ Visit a site that inspired Hans Christian Andersen and Narnia films # Why Avoid 🚫 Entry onto the arch itself is forbidden due to erosion (no climbing or hiking on it) 🚶‍♀️ Access involves a 2.5-6 km walk from parking areas ⚠️ Can get very crowded in summer 🚧 Gabrielina Trail is currently closed due to fire damage # Tips 🅿️ Paid parking is available in Hřensko or Mezní Louka 🎟️ Online booking is available to skip queues 💡 Free entry for Czech Tourist Club members 🗺️ Consider the 16 km circuit Hřensko – Pravčická brána – Mezní Louka – Divoká Soutěska – Tichá Soutěska – Hřensko 🚶 Some important trails are still closed due to fire damage # Cost 💰 Adults 95 CZK / 4 EUR, children (6-14) / students / seniors (65+) 30 CZK / 1.5 EUR, KČT members free. # Hours 🕒 Daily 10:00-18:00 (March 28-October); Friday-Sunday 10:00-16:00 (November-March). # 🅿️ Parking Paid parking available in Hřensko or Mezní Louka, nearest at U vodopádu. # 🚻 Toilets Available during opening hours.