Bílé kameny (White Stones) at Jítrava
Bílé kameny u Jítravy – Sloní skály
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Explore Bílé kameny, also known as the Elephant Rocks, a unique natural monument of white sandstone formations featuring caves, tunnels, and fascinating acoustic phenomena near Jítrava.

📜 A unique natural monument of striking white sandstone rocks, known as the Elephant Rocks.
🐘 Discover fascinating geological formations, small caves, and a unique sound-amplifying tunnel near Jítrava.

Why Go

⚪ 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 formed by weathering.
🚶‍♀️ Walk along the scenic 'Lusatian and Zittau Mountains' educational trail.
👂 Experience unique acoustic phenomena, including a "noise gate" and a sound-amplifying tunnel.
🧚 Learn about the local legend of a nation of dwarves associated with the rocks.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Direct entry onto the rocks is forbidden to protect the natural monument.

Suggested Time

⏳ Allow approximately 1.5 hours for your visit.

Getting There

📍 Located about 1 km north of Jítrava at the foot of Vysoká hill.
🚌 Nearest bus stop: Rynoltice-Jítrava (approx. 0.9 km walk via green tourist trail).
🚆 Nearest train station: Rynoltice (approx. 3.8 km walk via green tourist trail).

Parking

🅿️ Free parking is available in the nearby village of Jítrava.

Managed By

🏛️ Managed by the Administration of the Lusatian Mountains Protected Landscape Area (CHKO Lužické hory).

History

🗓️ Declared a protected natural monument on July 4, 1955.
🌍 Formed from Cretaceous sea-bed sandstones 100 million years ago, with white color due to kaolinite mineral.