Lakes and dams Heřmánkovice

Pískovna Adršpach falls under the Národní přírodní rezervace Adršpašsko-teplické skály. This beautiful small lake is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in this locality. Once a sandstone quarry, it now boasts not only crystal-clear water but also white sandy beaches after being flooded. As the lake is located in a protected area and features undercurrents, swimming is strictly prohibited.

On the shores of the lake, you can take a walk along a 1.5 km long sightseeing circuit, marked with blue colour. During the approximately 40-minute walk, you will find several viewpoints. Thanks to its attractiveness, the adršpašská pískovna has also appeared in Czech film fairy tales, for example, Z pekla štěstí 2 and Třetí princ.

From the sandpit, you can continue to explore the rock city along the green marked trail. Take a walk around the rocks that resemble a sugar loaf or a pitcher, discover Eliška, Starosta a starostová, and Milenci, and do not miss Sloní náměstí. When you turn from the green trail onto the yellow one, which is more demandig. You will reach the picturesque Adršpašské jezírko. On the way there, you will also pass stairs that were constructed as early as 1843. You cannot swim in this lake either, but during the summer season, you can enjoy it not only from the shore but also from a boat with witty commentary.

And what if your head starts spinning from all those rocks? You can visit zámek Adršpach. Although one of its exhibitions is dedicated to rock and high-altitude climbing, you will also find exhibitions on flax processing and weaving, as well as a historical exhibition. In the surroundings of Adršpach, you will also find several lookout towers, for example, Čáp and Žaltman. You will also have a good view if you climb one of the local rock castles: Adršpach, Střmen, or Skály.

Given that this locality is so popular with tourists, it is quite easy to find accommodation near Pískovna Adršpach. At every step, you will find family guesthouses and private accommodation. Cottages and cabins are also very popular, and modern-style apartments are appearing more and more frequently. If you are looking for true romance, log cabins are a sure bet. Regardless of how you choose to stay, it is certain that the nature of the Adršpašsko region will amaze you, and you will want to return here. Book your accommodation today and start planning everything you want and need to see here.

If visitors decide to visit Skalní město Adršpach, which is part of the Adršpašsko-teplické skály in Eastern Bohemia, a punt ride on the famous Adršpašské jezírko should certainly not be missed. In past times, the small lake was used for floating felled trees. Once, the first tourists set out onto the lake, and thus the era of small punts began. Water is fed into the lake by the small river Metuje. Two waterfalls were created at the lake's outlet - the Velký Adršpašský vodopád and, 50 metres further downstream, the Malý Adršpašský vodopád.

Visiting the rock city is rather a summer affair, but even if visitors head here in winter, they will not regret it. The surface of the lake freezes, and the ice creates magical patterns. The waterfalls transform into icefalls during the winter and offer a breathtaking spectacle. Rides standardly begin in May, or in April in the event of fine weather. It is best to inquire in advance.

In addition to the boat rides, many other interesting stops await visitors within these sandstone rocks, which form the largest rock city in the Czech Republic. For example, Sloní náměstí, Krakonošova lenoška, or Milenci and Starosta se starostovou. They received their names according to what the individual rocks resemble with their shapes. Visitors are also recommended to view the ruins of Adršpach Castle. Not much of the original castle has been preserved, but the views will certainly captivate them. Right by the entrance gate to the rock city, another body of water is encountered, the Adršpach sand pit, which is certainly familiar from certain Czech films or fairy tales.

And where can accommodation be found if all these interesting places are to be seen? Accommodation near Adršpašské jezírko is offered by nearby municipalities such as Adršpach, Teplice nad Metují, Česká Metuje, or Jetřichovice. With their strategic locations, all of them provide an excellent starting point for wanderings through this region. Visitors are wished a pleasant holiday.