The rocks hide rock labyrinths named Kalich and Chléviště and offer several impressive views of the Malá Skála valley.
The romantic labyrinth of sandstone rocks is situated above the left bank of the Jizera River near Besedice in Český Ráj. You can go along a round trail to see the most important places in this area. The main group of the rock formation is called Chléviště. It is known for a cave of an exile, Václav Sadovský from Sloupno, and for spectacular views.The group of rocks named U Kalicha hides in the middle of five rock gaps an altar with a carved chalice and date of 1634. The walls carry extracts from the Kšaft written by J. A. Komenský, poems about the Bible of Kralice, and poems by a Franciscan monk, J. Vitásek.
Access: from Malá Skála, up the steep hill around the Suché Skály to Besedice, or from Road 282 from Železný Brod to Rovensko pod Troskami, turn right in Koberovy.
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Lookout points in the Besedické skály Rocks
The Besedické skály Rocks are located on the left bank of the Jizera River above Malá Skála. The walls of the rock maze hide the Kalich praying room, among other things. The ladder is cut into sandstone, with an inscription bearing the year 1634. At that time, secret services of the Czech Brethren were held during the anti-reformation period.
Length and breadth of Maloskalsko
Malá Skála is located in the deep valley of Jizera River under the slopes of Suché Rocks, Vranovský Ridge and Sokol. It is a significant and popular recreation centre and the start of routes in the Bohemian Paradise. For its variability it is called a pearl of the Bohemian Paradise.
The Železný Brod Area: To Besedické skály from Železný Brod
An easier trip through the Malá Skála area – 16 km.
