📜 A Gothic rock castle ruin, originally known as Katzenstein, featuring rooms carved directly into the rock.
🔍 Offers panoramic views and a rich history dating back to the late 14th century, surrounded by sandstone rocks and a picturesque lake, and is part of the national nature reserve Adršpašsko-teplické skály.
⛰️ Enjoy stunning panoramic views from the adapted tower viewpoint, including Ostaš, Broumovské stěny, Javoří hory, Orlické hory, Polish mountains, Kralický Sněžník, and the Krkonoše Mountains (including Sněžka)
🗿 Explore unique vaulted rooms and chambers carved into the cliffs
🧗♀️ Discover numerous climbing terrains on the surrounding sandstone rocks
✨ Experience a culturally protected Gothic site with remnants of old masonry and a historic well
📖 Discover layers of history, from Hussite conflicts to secret evangelical meetings
💰 Free entry
🥾 Access the ruins via the well-marked red tourist trail from Teplice nad Metují towards Ostaš and Police nad Metují. The path to the summit for views includes stairs.
🗓️ Open year-round and freely accessible.
🏛️ Zřícenina hradu Skály
🏨 Adjacent to the ruins is the Baroque chateau Skály - Bischofstein, now a hotel and restaurant.
🍽️ The chateau complex includes a restaurant, guest accommodation, and visitor information with refreshments.