The compact rock wall comprises Palaeozoic sandstone of thickness up to 60 metres with plentiful caverns.
The platform above the village of Klokočí is ended with a steep rock front. The rock wall is about 1600 metres long, here and there divided by isolated rock towers and faults (called the Klokočské Průchody). The rock wall offers spectacular views of the northern and southeastern parts of Český Ráj. The rock wall itself comprises abundant cave hollows. At the southeastern part of the Klokočské Skály, there is a ruin of Rotštejn Castle.
Mirova pod Kozakovem
Klokočí, 511 01
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22 stops in the Bohemian Paradise Geopark
Let us present 22 locations and phenomena which are really worth seeing from amongst the Bohemian Paradise Geopark`s countless interests. Their descriptions will help you realise the entire area`s tremendous geological diversity.
Ruins of Rotštejn Castle
Rotštejn is a ruin of a rock castle founded before 1300. It is located at the southeastern part of the Klokočské Skály.
The Turnov area: Through Klokočské skály to Kozákov
A trip of medium difficulty through the cliffs which will take you to the roof of the Bohemian Paradise. It is 21 km long. The trip leads from Turnov to Kozákov and the back to Turnov again via Rotštejn.