Svatošské skály (NPP Jan Svatoš)

Location: Hory, 360 01 Karlovy Vary · Karlovy Vary Region

Category: national nature monument

The Jan Svatoš National Nature Monument (popularly known as Svatošské skály) is an impressive granite rock city on the left bank of the Ohře river in a romantic valley between Doubí and Loket. The rock towers, reminiscent of fairy-tale figures, are part of a 10-kilometre nature trail with 12 stops focused on geology, archaeology, history, and botany.

Why visit this place?

• The legend of Hans Heiling and the petrified wedding procession was retold in 1811 by Theodor Körner and later taken up by the Brothers Grimm.
• The rocks have been protected as a national nature monument since 1933.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 3,752 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly two hours; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 65 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Freely accessible year-round
• Typical visit: 120 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 3752 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

The Doubí – Svatošské skály nature trail (10 km, 12 stops) links the geology, history, and botany of the area. Suitable for field lessons in natural science and geography. Accessible on foot, by bicycle, or by water (Ohře river).

Official website: https://www.karlovyvary.cz/cs/svatosske-skaly

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