Stohánek

Stohánek is a significant geomorphological formation – an isolated “witness” rock shaped like a wide tower rock, carved out of blocky sandstones. The walls of the rock formations are almost perpendicular, reaching a height over 20 metres in places. A varied microrelief can be seen on these formations – overhangs, pockets, cavities, honeycomb weathering formed by erosion of the sandstone. This smaller witness peak owes its formation to the presence of a harder sandstone layer. Thanks to this layer, the peak was protected against erosion, and today, it stands out above the surrounding relief. As we climb to the top via a carved staircase, we can observe alternating layers of sandstone – once layers of sand deposited on the bottom of the Mesozoic sea. Due to its isolation, the rock tower forms an island of mixed relict forest. The top offers a gorgeous view of the surrounding area, especially of opposite Dlouhý kámen, nicknamed “petrified Titanic” for its length. Stohánek is protected as National Natural Monuments.