Tips of the Broumov Area

Broumov Cliffs

BROUMOV CLIFFS – National Nature Reserve

A significantly asymmetrical ridge, from which groups of sand-rock formations jut out, and which forms a watershed between the Baltic and North Sea, is a dominant feature of the Broumov landscape.

It is an area of rectangular sandstones with rock mazes, many gullies and “rock mushrooms”. The ridge of approx. 12 km in length with steep precipices falls abruptly into a wide valley of the River Stěnava.

Broumov Cliffs contain many charming places, which are worth visiting in any season of the year. The most famous destinations include the Star (Hvězda), a Baroque chapel from the 18^th century, and a wooden chalet from the 19^th century built on the ridge of the Rocks in the Swiss Style (today a restaurant). From there one can admire the beautiful view of the Broumov Basin and surrounding Czech and Polish mountains. Other sought-after places are the rock formation – Stone Gate (Kamenná brána), the Crown peak (Koruna) and the area of Božanovský Špičák.

Broumov Cliffs are accessible not only to hikers, but partially to cyclists, too (mountain and trekking bikes) – in the National Nature Reserve there are several kilometres of cycling routes.

Rock climbing is allowed only in the marked areas and is regulated by specific local rules.

Points of departure: Broumov, Božanov, Martínkovice and Křinice, Police n. M., Hlavňov, Slavný, Machov