📜 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.