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Bagger 1473 Excavator – The Blue Wonder of Engineering

Gosia — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:53:45 +0000

The Beginnings of Bagger 1473 Excavator Bagger 1473, a monumental excavator produced by the German company VEB Schwermaschinenbau Lauchhammerwerk, began its work in a lignite surface mine in 1965. For decades, it served in extraction operations, becoming an integral part of the industrial landscape. When it finished its service in 2002, the natural consequence was to send it to the scrapyard. However, thanks to the initiative of local authorities, this giant of engineering was saved. The Second Life of the Excavator Instead of being scrapped, Bagger 1473 was transported 9 kilometres from the mine and placed in an open field. Unfortunately, ongoing decay and numerous acts of vandalism led to renewed calls in 2019 for it to be cut up for scrap. This time, protests from the local community and former miners saved the excavator from being dismantled. Consequently, the Office for the Protection of Monuments placed it on the list of historical monuments. The Blue Wonder Bagger 1473 earned the nickname “Blue Wonder” due to its unusual color – remnants of a pale blue hue can still be seen in places, despite it being mostly covered in rust now. Impressive Specifications However, it’s not just the charming blue colour that makes Bagger 1473 so unique. First and foremost, it’s the excavator’s gigantic dimensions. The machine stands 50 meters high and is nearly 172 meters long, weighing an impressive 3850 tons. Its crawler undercarriage consists of six parts and allows it to move at a staggering speed of 6 meters per minute. The excavator’s buckets have a capacity of 1.5 cubic meters each, and its 67-meter-long wheel boom allows for digging to a height of 35 meters and a depth of 15 meters. With a working power of 5555 kW, this machine was incredibly efficient in its operations. Exploration The structure is fascinating both outside and inside. It remains stable enough to allow for interior exploration, but the progressing rust has caused the metal framework to become unstable in places. Therefore, caution is advised when exploring. Inside, you can find numerous technical rooms, control centres, and social areas. Despite the passage of time, many interesting artifacts have been preserved, making it a truly intriguing site to explore. 😉 The Future of Bagger 1473 Although the excavator has been recognized as a historical monument, its future remains uncertain. Discussions about its potential scrapping are still ongoing. Nevertheless, for many people, Bagger 1473 stands as a symbol of the region’s industrial history and technical heritage, which is worth preserving for future generations. The Bagger 1473 excavator is not only an impressive example of engineering but also an important part of local history and identity. Although its fate remains uncertain, the “Blue Wonder” continues to be a fascinating testament to the industrial past and a reminder that even such machines can become incredibly interesting landmarks. Do you like this post? Check out more here!

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Monaco and conrete houses… Girl on a Trail

Gosia — Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:04:08 +0000

The Principality of Monaco is one of the smallest countries in the world. Only there you can find the highest percentage of luxury cars and yachts per square meter. I perceived this place as full of splendour, wealth and it actually turned out to be like that. However, I must admit Monaco surprised me in several ways. NO TAXES ARE PAID IN CONCRETE HOUSES Monaco is one of the smallest countries, its surface is 2,02 km2, and at the same time is the most populous place in the world. For comparison, the density of the London population is around 5600 people per square kilometre, meanwhile in Monaco, there are more than 18 500 people per square kilometre. The difference is huge, but all these people need to be accommodated somewhere. You can see it in the architecture of the city, which by the way, surprised me a bit. I was expecting to see exclusive villas and apartments there, but it turned out that Monaco’s is dominated by high, concrete blocks of flats. Looking at these blocks, it’s hard to believe that about 35 in every 100 of Monaco residents are millionaires. Apparently everyone wants to live here, regardless of the conditions. Anyway, there’s no surprise, the residents of Monaco don’t pay income tax 😉 LUXURY YACHTS, CARS AND LACK OF NAVIGATIONAL SKILLS To see the real life in Monaco, it’s worth visiting Port Hercules located in the La Condamine district. The amount of yachts and boats is impressive. Some are moored in such a way that you can easily see their luxurious interiors. I’d seen many ports with exclusive boats, but this one just knocked me out. Monaco is small enough to see it whole in even two hours. Only tourists do this on foot, the owners of exclusive boats choose more sophisticated modes of transportation. Luxury cars can be seen here at every turn. However, the most interesting thing, is that these cars are moving at patrol speed, repeatedly go along the main boulevard in Monaco. Maybe wealth doesn’t go hand in hand with navigational skills? ? CASINO MONTE CARLO AND THE ′ALLEY OF THE STARS’ The route, let’s say the so-called the ′′Alley od Stars′′ for luxury cars runs right next to the famous Casino Monte Carlo. On the other hand, this road is not reserved only for ′′ultra-premium′′ category of cars, we were showing off in a Fiat there 😀 Monte Carlo, is not a separate city but one of the four districts located in Monaco. It is a famous gambling district and the first casino was founded here by Prince Charles III Grimaldi as early as in 1857. The most important place in Monte Carlo is surely the Casino Monte Carlo, which is known from many James Bond films: Casino Royale, GoldenEye, and Never Say Never. What’s more, the casino is available for tourists in the morning from 9 am to 12. Admission costs €17 (€10 for groups of more than 10 people – data from 2020), but this place is really worth it. Two €5 roulette chips or a drink at the bar are included in the ticket price. Incredibly decorated, luxurious interior and opportunity to see how the casino works, make playing roulette a memorable experience. MONACO GRAND PRIX Monaco has always been connected with the famous Formula 1 race. During sightseeing you can easily see the characteristic sections of the race for example: Fairmont Hairpin curve, the route leading through the tunnel and famous Pitstop. Right next to the Hercules Port, you can also see the statue of Juan Manuel Fangio – five-time Formula 1 winner, considered one of the best drivers in the world. EXOTIC GARDENS IN MONACO Monaco has also a lot of interesting and exotic vegetation. There are many beautiful gardens. It’s worth visiting the gardens located in front of the Monte Carlo Casino, Japan Garden and the Garden of Little Africa (de la Petite Afrique). In my opinion, Monaco is a great place for a day trip, which can be combined with visiting, for example, Nice. We went there during our stay in Italy. The distance from the Italian border to Monaco is less than 20 km. There are many car parks in the city, three hours of parking cost us around 10 €. However, you have to watch out for roaming fees because they are significantly higher in Monaco than in European Union.

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Germany, Bavaria – Neuschwanstein Castle

Gosia — Tue, 12 May 2020 16:08:27 +0000

Neuschwanstein Castle is probably the most famous building in the world, especially in the age group from 2 to 5 years old. Presented in the intro to Disney fairy tales, it ignites everyone’s imagination. The Castle was an inspiration for Walt Disney to create Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom. Not very subtle name – Neuschwatein, does not reflect its fairytale look, hence it is often called Disney Castle – then everyone knows what we are talking about 😉 The Castle is located on a high hill surrounded by the Bavarian Alps and resembles the old fortress. However, appearances can be deceiving, because its construction began in 1869, at the time when erecting strongholds was actually obsolete. However, who will forbid the rich? However, not as rich as crazy. Neuschwanstein is the unfulfilled vision of King Louis II, more commonly known as Mad Louis or Fairytale King. According to the original plan, the castle was to be built within 3 years, and the project was supposed to cost 3,2 million marks. However, the king’s constant whims raised twice the cost of construction and in the result the castle hadn’t been completed until his death in 1886, to be more specific it hasn’t been finished yet. Neuschwanstein wasn’t the only Louis’ project, what’s more his obsession with castles brought him fame. Other less known residences are also impressive: Herrenchiemsee Palace – built on the pattern of Versailles, or Linderhof Castle – the smallest and the only one that had been completed before his death. Unfortunately, financial capabilities didn’t catch up with the king’s fantasy. Such huge construction projects engrossed Louis so much that he began to neglect his state duties, while at the same time he ran up a huge debt. As a result he was incapacitated and forced to resign in 1886. Shortly after that, he was killed in mysterious circumstances and his body was found in the lake. What’s more interesting Louis didn’t even have time to enjoy his work. He spent in Neuschwanstein, just a few days, in total. Most of his life was associated with the Hohenschwangau Castle, located near Neuschwanstein, where he grew up. The perfect view of the castle is from a spot located on the way to Neuschwanstein. Just After Louis’s death, the castle was made available to visitors, in order to settle King’s debts. Some work was also done to complete the construction. However, the castle requires permanent restoration. Its walls are constantly being destroyed by harsh alpine conditions, while the hill must be protected against landslides. There are long queues to explore the interiors of the castle every day, so it is worth thinking about buying tickets online. Admission costs € 13 and for those under the age of 18 it is free of charge. More info you can find here. The Neuschwanstein Castle is located about 100 km from Munich, close to the border with Austria. From the parking lot you can take a special bus or go on foot to the top of the castle hill. Be prepared to a rather steep path which takes about 30-40 minutes. It’s recommended to walk additional 10-15 min to the nearby viewpoint, located on the Queen Mary’s Bridge. Metal and wooden construction of the bridge, hanging over the steep precipice, makes an amazing impression and also guarantees a wonderful view of the castle and the valley of Hohenschwangau.

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Liechtenstein – somewhere in a faraway land…

Gosia — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:16:59 +0000

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a tiny duchy. This duchy had no access to the sea, it did not have its own language, army and currency. There wasn’t even an airport there because the duchy was so small that few people visited it. Its neighbors sometimes even didn’t realize that it existed and accidentally entered its territory with an army. Despite this, the people in this duchy were very rich and happy, and their ruler invited everyone to a party every year. If anyone likes this fairy tale, I have very good news. It’s not a fairy tale, but the reality of Fürstentum Liechtenstein, or in short, Lichtenstein. The head of the state is Prince Hans Adam II. The official language of the duchy is German, while the currency is Swiss franc. Liechtenstein does not have its own army, and its territory has often been unconsciously invaded by the Swiss Army. Everyone can make mistake because the border between Switzerland and Liechtenstein is completely unmarked. Low taxes attract a lot of investments, there are 2 times more companies registered than residents. The country has a population of less than 39 thousand people. The capital – Vaduz doesn’t look like European metropolis at all. Its population is less than 6 thousand and actually it looks like a slightly larger alpine town. There are no skyscrapers and blocks of flats or traffic jams and instead of concrete there’s plenty of greenery. Vaduz lives its own slow rhythm, surrounded by wonderful alpine landscapes, like from a commercial of the popular violet chocolate. All this makes it easy to miss Vaduz when driving through Lichtenstein. For those who missed the city board, there is a way. You can recognize Vaduz by the castle overlooking the city. Vaduz Castle is the official residence of the royal family. It is not available for sightseeing, but everyone can come here once a year for a special party hosted by the prince in the gardens of the castle. The event takes place on 15th August – on the day of the National Holiday of Lichtenstein. This is the only opportunity to talk and drink with the prince a glass of local wine. The castle offers a beautiful panorama of the Alps and Vaduz. Less than 15 km from Vaduz there’s a famous ski resort in Malbun. I guarantee that driving to this place will take you much more time than a few minutes. The ride plugs your ears, and the views take your breath away. Alpine valleys, small chapels, wooden houses and high mountain peaks – this is the fabulous reality of Lichtenstein. The town of Malbun itself is located at the very end of the road. It’s like the end of the world, there are only high mountains behind it. Characteristic architecture, wooden huts are located on small knolls between which the mountain stream flows. So, is this your fairy tale? If so, I have good news. If you have spare $ 70 thousand you can rent the entire duchy for a day. In the package you receive accommodation for 150 people, personalised road signs and currency. The idea was created in 2010 when Snoop Dogg wanted to rent the whole country to record the music video. However, his offer was rejected at that time. One year later, as part of Lichtenstein promotion, it was possible to rent the duchy via Airbnb in cooperation with Rent a Village by Xnet.

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Switzerland, Basel – gate no. 2

Gosia — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:25:21 +0000

I like landing at the Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse – Fribourg. In fact, there’s nothing extraordinary in this airport, except one thing. The list of my favorite airports is mainly limited to those that allow me to “sleep well” 😉 I focus mainly on cleanliness, location of the seats and lack of armrests. However, Euroairport has stolen my heart for a completely different reason. It’s funny because actually, it doesn’t have to with the airport itself, but it’s more connected with the exit. At Euroairport, you have three options of exit to choose, so you can visit: France, Switzerland or Germany. This time I chose the gate no. 2- Switzerland. The airport is located in France, but only 4 kilemeters from Basel. You can get to the city centre by bus no. 50. In addition, when booking a hotel in Basel, you receive a voucher for free transport from and to the airport. Basel is the 3rd largest city in Switzerland, but it doesn’t look like a typical European metropolis. People seem to be more relaxed here, and life goes much slower. The main meeting place is the promenade by the Rhine river. The symbol of the city is Mittlere Brücke bridge, which is supposedly one of the oldest bridges on Rhine. Especially in the summer, this is the main meeting point of the local residents and tourists. Near the bridge is the Cathedral – Basel Munster. It can be recognised by its characteristic pink colour and two high towers which can be seen from all over the city. Altstad – the Old Town, is one of the best preserved in Europe. The oldest buildings which you can see here were built in the 14th century. Characteristic architecture, colorful townhouses, shutters and sills decorated with flowers create typical vibe of Swiss town. Narrow, winding, quite steep streets are an inseparable element of Basel. In the maze of the streets you can find a lot of small squares with numerous restaurants and cafes. There are also many interesting murals. Basel is a very elegant city. You can see that the Swiss take care of every detail here. I would never have thought that shop windows could be so hypnotizing. Basel surprises at every step. Can you imagine that this building is the City Hall? Basel is a great destinantion for the weekend or as the first point to visit while travelling across Switzerland. Basel is also a perfect place for a trip to the fabulous village of Colmar, located in France. I wrote more about Colmar here:

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Berlin in ruins part II, Teufelsberg – Devil’s Hill

Gosia — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:17:50 +0000

In the competition for the weirdest place in Berlin, Teufelsberg, which in translation means – Devil’s Hill is definitely on the podium. The attractiveness of Teufelsberg was initially noticed by the Nazis. Under the direction of Albert Speer – Hitler’s architect, the construction of the military academy began on this site. The investment wasn’t completed due to the war, which took most of the expenses. After the war, the Allies attempts to blow up a solid German construction, ended with covering it with the debris, transported form bombarded Berlin. As a result, a pretty large 80-meters hill – the highest point in Berlin, was created. Initially, it was considered to be a perfect location for the ski slope, but after some time the joy of skiers came to an end. The beautiful view of Berlin attracted American and British attention, who set up a spy station here. It’s said that the National Security Agency (NSA), eavesdropped their neighbors from the Eastern Block, using radars located in characteristic 5 domes, reaching 10 meters of diameter. Some people say that Teufelsberg was a part of ECHELON – a global electronic intelligence network. Reportedly, at the peak of activity, there were about 1500 British and American spies working here. The station had been operating for more than 30 years, as it was only in 1992 when the Americans decided to pack their toys and leave this place. Spiritual renewal – a visit to the devil? After the German unity, there were many ideas on how to develop Teufelsberg, but none of them have been implemented. Even David Lynch was interested in Devil’s Mountain. He wanted to create a meditation center here, but he didn’t get permission from the authorities to run this project. Finally, Teufelsberg was handed over to the company that organizes tours an various events here. Details and admission fees can be found here. Characteristic domes are a thing of the past, however, they are still the ones that make this place unique. The white canvas that used to cover them, today makes a characteristic rustling sound in the wind. It really gave me the creeps. Murals, as well as various sculptures and installations, make an amazing impression. How to get to Teufelsberg? Car is the best option to get there. You can park on one of the 2 car parks, from which you can take the path through the forest to the top of the hill. To get there by public transport you need to get on the S-Bahn S3, S5, S75 and get off at the Berlin-Grunewald Station. From there you should follow Dauerwaldweg st. and then the Harbigstrasse st. from which you should turn right to the parking lot. From there leads the above mentioned path to the top of the hill.

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Berlin in ruins – an invitation to after party

Gosia — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:38:37 +0000

Finally, it’s time for a post about Berlin, but I won’t focus on charming, elegant places. On the contrary, it’s time to write about Berlin in ruins! Practical to the bone, the Germans have mastered the art of bringing back old buildings to life. A similar direction is currently seen in Warsaw, however, on a smaller scale and in a completely different way. How do Germans do it? Very simple. The resuscitation of these places has nothing to do with the German perfection. They assume, that there’s no point of changing something that is iconic itself, due to its history and unique character. Tempelhof Airport Tempelhof airport, closed since 2008 is a perfect example of German ingenuity. What can be done with an unprofitable airport located near the centre of Berlin? An iconic meeting place! Runways are perfect for skaters, and the green area in the middle for numerous events or just a barbecue. The airport building is also available for sightseeing, details can be found here.The special sightseeing option attracts many tourists here, because the airport has a really interesting history. The airport was built in 1924. The plans for the construction of the great Third Reich included its extension. However, the airport wasn’t used during World War II according to its intended purpose. Weapons and bomb planes were produced in the airport’s hangars. What’s more interesting during the war it wasn’t virtually bombed. The Allies didn’t want to destroy such a strategic point that they could use later. Soon after the War, it turned out that they were right. Although, just after the Berlin conquest, the Red Army handed over the airport to the US Army, a few years later, West Berlin was blocked. Tempelhof played a key role at that time. In the period from June 1948 until May 1949 the Allies organized there an airlift to provide local residents with food and other necessary products. Over time, these aircrafts were called “raisin bombers” or “candy bombers”, because in addition to essential goods, Americans also provided sweets for children. Tempelhof is an airport especially close to Poles, its location in close proximity to the border with Poland made it the “hub” of hijacked aircrafts and refugees from Poland during the Cold War. Numerous flights, especially in the 80’s, completely changed the meaning of the shortcut of Polish National Airline – LOT. The name began to be translated as: Landing on Tempelhof, or landet oft in Tempelhof (from German: landing often on Tempelhof). Temeplhof is the setting of many famous films such as the Bourne Supremacy, Steven Spieldberg’s – Bridge of Spies and Hunger Games.You can get here by metro – U6 line towards Platz der Luftbrücke. Get off at the Tempelhof station, which is on the other side of the airport. Haus Schwarzenberg Street Art Haus Schwarzenberg is an interesting, hidden place, in the center of Berlin. In the small courtyard there are countless murals, workshops, cinema and bars. Actually, it’s hard to believe that on such a small surface you can see so many different works, mosaics and other artistic installations. However, it’s not just an alternative hangout that many in Berlin. You can visit there the Museum of Otto Weidt’s workshop for the Blind (Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt), who during WWII, employed blind Jews to protect them from being killed by Nazists. What’s more interesting, the they produced brooms and brushes… also for Wehrmacht. On the spot you can also visit the exhibition dedicated to Anne Frank. The entrance is located right next to the characteristic Anne Frank mosaic. You can find the courtyard of Haus Schwarzenberg at Rosenthaler Straße 39, next to Café Cinema. Ballhaus rivera – party is over Ballhaus is a real urbex gem among all alternative places in Berlin. The Ballroom is a piece of history. It was built in 1890 and from the very beginning it was a popular event spot. The perfect location, right on the banks of the Dahme river, was an ideal place to relax. Although it survived WWII intact, in the following decades lost the competition with other such places. The last event took place here in 1990 and since then the building has been living its own life, from year to year becoming more and more devastated. The area is off limits to visitors, and the building is on the verge of collapse, but that’s the charm of visiting such places 😉 The area is surrounded by a fence, but no extraordinary skills are needed to get there. All the entrances to the building, are locked of course, but some huge windows are open… 😉 The interior makes an amazing impression. The great ballroom is lit by rays of sunlight passing through the windows. You can still see here the decorated ceiling with the remains of the crystal chandelier. At the central point there’s a scene, with the old piano. I visited Ballhaus in 2018. This place certainly looks different now, I wonder if it still exists. If you have any information, leave a comment 🙂

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Kehlsteinhaus, Germany – a visit to the Eagle’s Nest

Gosia — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 21:10:47 +0000

Kehlsteinhaus or the teahouse on Kehlstein – it’s a legend itself. Beautiful Alpine views clashes with the difficult history of the World War II. The teahouse is widely known by another name, which speaks more to the imagination. It’s famous Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. The teahouse was built on the initiative of Martin Bormann as a gift from NSDAP for Hitler’s 50th birthday. The best architects and engineers in the Third Reich were involved in the construction of the Kehlsteinhaus. This project cost over 30 million Reichmarks, which is currently worth around 150 million €! According to the Bormann’s intention, in addition to the diplomatic function, Kehlsteinhaus was supposed to be a leisure place for Hitler. A slightly lower than the Eagle’s Nest was Berghof – the official Hitler’s residence, where he spent most of his time during World War II. Contrary to the Berghof, the Eagle’s Nest was not destroyed during the war, so everything here is authentic. Unfortunately, the birthday gift turned out to be a flop, because the suffering of fear of heights Hitler visited this place only out of necessity. Hitler hosted mainly foreign delegations here, and his visits were limited only to several minutes. You can access the teahouse on foot or by special buses from the Hintereck station. Right next to the station there’s a large parking lot for cars. Return ticket costs 16,60 € per person. The 7 km long Kehlsteinstraße road was built in just 13 months and it’s said that it’s one of the most picturesque routes in Europe. During the way to the top, you can listen about the history of the Kehlsteinhaus and the great engineering project connected with it, but there’s no information about the Hitler at all. We get off in the upper parking lot from where we are heading to a long, 124 meters tunnel in the rock, at the end of which the elevator. The tunnel is wide enough to fit a car. It was probably designed to drop off Hitler and his guests straight to the elevator door The elevator door opens and I feel like I’m going back to the 30’s of the last century. A stylish golden interior with a mirror, green upholster, and an old phone, certainly remembers those times… somehow I feel so strange. I take into account that reportedly the decision to attack Poland was made here… The elevator arrives at a height of 124 m, the analogy with the length of the tunnel is striking. Nazis were interested in numerology, but I don’t know the reason why this number appears twice. Maybe someone knows? The elevator stops in the teahouse at 1834 m, when we open the entrance door we feel like being in the clouds. In front of our eyes is amazing panorama of the Bavarian Alps which spreads at a distance of 200 km. Kehlsteinhaus certainly meets its task, it surprises with an incredible location, intimidates and manifests the power, that was its intention. It was supposed to show foreign delegations the power of the Third Reich. We were two times in Kehlsteinhaus. The first approach was failed due to the lousy weather conditions. In order to go there for the second time, we had to resign from the trip to Nurymberg. We hit the spot, the weather and the views were wonderful. From the perspective, I can admit that the picturesque Rossfeld Panorama road made no less impression on me than the Kehlsteinhaus itself.

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Czech Republic – Adrspach and Teplice Rocks

Gosia — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:36:58 +0000

[huge_it_maps id=”7″] Adrspach and Teplice Rocks are ideal attractions for rock lovers. For a long time, both places had been unknown untill the fire that took place in 1824. It discovered numerous rock formations and mazes. Both places are located in Czech Republic in the Adrspassko – Teplicke Skaly National Nature Reserve. Why is it worth coming here? The main attraction of both places are numerous ineterstingly shaped rocks. They’re made of light sandstone which contrasts with lush vegetation. Long-term sandstone erosion due to the impact of water, frost and wind affected the unique appearance of these rocks. Many of them have their own names. We can see here: Toothpick, Axe, Head of Sugar or Lovers. Some of these rocks create numerous, winding mazes, narrow passages or even tunnels. What’s more, you can find here a lot of scenic ravines and interesting viewpoints. An additional attraction in Adrspach are two picturesque ponds through which the river Metuje flows, creating two waterfalls. The first pond is right at the entrance to the park. There’s a trail around it with multiple viewpoints. On the other lake, special cruises are organised during the summer period and there’s also a possibility of renting a boat. In Teplice Rocks, it’s worth walking to the top of the ruins of the old castle, located right at the entrance to the park. In fact, judging by the state of ruins, it’s hard to dertermine even how the foundations of this castle looked like but the view form the top of the mountain it’s worth climbing. The way upstairs leads through very steep stairs, which is why I don’t recommend it to people with fear of heights. Teplice Rocks also look different than Adrspach. They create high walls, which can reach up to 100 meters. While the trail in Adrspach Rocks takes the form of a labyrinth, here the road leads mainly through scenic canyons. Teplice Rocks due to the characteristic shape of the rocks is a good place to climb. Which place is better to explore? The best is to visit both because they are next to each other and sightseeing trails aren’t long. Walking trail in Adrspach Rocks isn’t demanding and properly adapted to everyone. A large part of it are sections of the easy path, available for disabled people or pushchairs/prams. Unfortunately, it tends to be very crowdy but it’s the only one drawback of this place. The trail which leads through Teplice Rock is longer (it has about 6 kilometers) and has a more wild character. In addition, from the Teplice Rocks you can take the yellow trail which leads to Adrspach Rocks, its length is around 4 kilometers. In my opinion, the great advantage of the Teplice Rocks is that they aren’t so crowdy than nearby Adrspach. Access and practical info: Both Parks are close to the border with Poland. You can reach them by rail. It is best to get on the bus from the main bus stop in Kudowa Zdroj cross the border and get off in Nachod. Then in Nachod you should take a train to Teplice or a bit further to Adrspach (depending on which rock city you want to visit). The railway station in Teplice is less than a kilometre from the entrance to the park. The best solution is to drive by car. I crossed the border in Kudowa – Slone, but there is also an option to go through: Golinsk-Starostin or Lubawka-Kralovec border crossing. The parking lots are in front of each of the rock parks. Current prices are available here. Teplice Rocks can be seen from April to October, every day from 8 to 18. The admission cost to both cities is available here. Together with the ticket, you get a map with the description of the rocks. Below is the map from the national park site. ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

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