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
Ralsko
The striking basalt mountain Ralsko with the extensive ruins of the castle at the top, from where there is a beautiful circular view.
Hradčany
The picturesque village of Hradčany in the middle of deep forests with a pond is still a popular resort today.
Rockfalls below Malá Buková
Huge sandstone boulders scattered in a pine forest. Fossil sites.
Držník Pond
The largest pond in the Hradčany pond system has a memorable pine tree on the dam for almost a century.
HRADČANY Airport
The former field airport is one of Central Europe’s unique and popular film locations.
Velká Buková
The volcanic peak overgrown with old beeches shines with colors especially in autumn.
Vranovské skály
A smaller sandstone rock town with interesting formations in the form of rock windows and mushrooms.
Abenteuer-Gletscherwelt Krauschwitz
Sport, fun and games with the Abenteuer-Gletscherwelt
Břehyňská průrva (ravine)
The remains of a mill drive carved in the rock is a technical monument.