Mount Ostaš and its labyrinths

The Czech Republic has many natural attractions outside the country that few people have heard of. One of them is Mount Ostaš with its stone labyrinths, located in the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area. If you think you are already quite familiar with Czech nature, this place will surprise you and inspire you to discover new unique sights of this country.

Mount Ostaš rises at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. It consists of many monolithic sandstone blocks that attract both tourists and outdoor enthusiasts with their unusual shape.

Some time ago, the rocks of Ostaš became a favorite place for climbers. Today, there are more than 500 climbing routes of varying difficulty.

The surroundings of Mount Ostaš consist of picturesque streets made of stone, deep ravines and gorges, as well as observation platforms with a beautiful view of the countryside covered with forest.

The stone streets of Ostaš intertwine into intricate districts and create several rock towns: Upper and Lower labyrinths. Besides, there we can find a so-called Cat’s Castle as if specially created by nature so that stray cats have a place to hide. Although instead of animals, this place became popular among children who come here with their parents on excursions.

The journey around Ostaš with its rock towns will take only a couple of hours and will appeal to people at any level of physical fitness. The hiking trails that pass through the rock towns are simple and allow you to peacefully enjoy the surrounding beauty.

The Upper labyrinth is approximately three and a half kilometers long, and its narrow streets lead to a spacious observation deck, which offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area. The length of the Lower labyrinth is a bit smaller – about three kilometers long, it passes through a small gorge.

In general, Mount Ostaš is surrounded by many mysterious stories. The names of some rocks vividly show it: Armsman, Traitor, Grave of death… Take the advice of experienced tourists and go here in the company of a professional guide who will tell the stories of how exactly such unusual names appeared.