The Adršpach-Teplice Rocks ( cs, Adršpašsko-teplické skály,
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: ''Adersbach-Weckelsdorfer Felsenstadt'') are an unusual set of
sandstone
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Most sandstone is composed of quartz or feldspar (both silicates ...
formations covering 17 km
2 in northeastern
Bohemia,
Czech Republic
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.
They are named after two nearby municipalities:
Adršpach, and
Teplice nad Metují.
The site was apparently a regional destination during the 19th and early 20th century, as attested by the varied language of stone inscriptions on the site, and surviving postcards.
The rocks have been protected as a national
nature reserve
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since 1933, and since 1991 the whole adjacent region of
Broumovsko has enjoyed the status of protected landscape area.
Tourists may visit the rocks via a number of
marked trails
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Bob Stevens (Bob Steele) is a young man living in the old west who wants to get out and see the world before he has to settle down and live responsibly. H ...
. The area is a popular destination for
rock climbers.
In recent years, it has become a focus for the high-risk climbing-related sport of
rock jumping
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"With Luck, a Rocky Landing"
11 July 2008.
The area is also one of the largest permanent breeding sites of
peregrine falcon
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in Europe, as they are protected here under federal law. Some areas have been designated off limits to climbers and hikers to make sure the birds aren't disturbed.
Gallery
File:Adršpach-Teplice Rocks.jpg
File:Adršpašskoteplické skály 04.JPG
File:Adršpašské skály 05.jpg
File:Adršpašské skály, Malý vodopád 01.jpg
File:Adršpašskoteplické skály 01.JPG
File:Adršpach from air 1.jpg, air view
File:Adršpach from air 3.jpg, air view
References
External links
Photo galleryAdršpach-Teplice Rocks - virtual showAdršpach Rocks PictureAdršpach-Teplice RocksAdršpach-Teplice Rocks
Climbing areas of the Czech Republic
Náchod District
Rock formations of the Czech Republic
Geography of the Hradec Králové Region
Tourist attractions in the Hradec Králové Region
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