Muskauer Faltenbogen is one of 169 areas of the world that have been granted the status of UNESCO Global Geopark. This title was awarded in 2015 to recongnise its to exceptional geological sites and landscapes of international importance. Muskauer Faltenbogen represents a younger period of the Earth‘s history in the worldwide geopark network,
especially the Ice Age and the extraordinary history of mining and industry, which shaped this German-Polish territory into a unique cultural landscape.
All geolocalities in the Muskauer Faltenbogen park
Vranovské skály
A smaller sandstone rock town with interesting formations in the form of rock windows.
The Zábrdka Valley
The quiet valley of the river hides many secrets – rocks and caves, springs, water mills as well as interesting little rooms carved in stone.
Peak Hamerský Špičák
Charactetistic peak formed on a volcanic vein. Remains of a medieval castle, iron ore mining sites, sandstone quarries.
Kozí hřbet
Distinctive ridge with steep slopes, several sandstone rock towers, iron ore mining.
Havířský vrch (peak havířský)
An inconspicuous hill on the shore of Lake Mácha with one of the best preserved iron ore mines in the geopark.
Černý rybní (pond named Black)
Transitional peat bog forming in the overgrown littoral of Černý rybník.
Peak Děvín
A prominent peak with the ruins of Castle Děvín and tunnels as the remnants of the former iron ore business in the area.
The Rock Theatre
A small sandstone rock formation with a rock gate and examples of sandstone erosion in the form of petrified trees.
