• Viewpoint/viewing tower
  • Worth seeing
Europe's largest sandstone rock gate in the Bohemian Switzerland National Park - accessible on hiking trails from Hřensko or Mezní Louka.
The Prebisch Gate is located on the Czech side of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. With a span of 26.5 m and a height of 16 m, it is considered the largest natural sandstone rock gate in Europe. The impressive rock formation can only be reached via hiking trails.

From the adjacent area, there is an unobstructed view of the natural monument. Access is via a managed private area, which is why there is an entrance fee.

In May 1808, Caspar David Friedrich set off on a hike in Bohemian Switzerland. His destination was the Prebischtor area so that he could see the Rosenberg and Kaltenberg mountains up close. He walked for three days and drew four sketches on one sheet of paper. Friedrich had climbed the Winterberg, crossed the Bohemian border and hiked on towards the Prebischtor. This was the usual route of the Fremdenweg at the time.

Find out more about Caspar David Friedrich in Saxon Switzerland




Openings

March 28 - October
Monday - Sunday, public holiday 10:00 - 17:00

November through March 27
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

Price info

Price adult: €4.00

Price child: €1.50

Price reduced: €1.50

You can also buy tickets for Pravčická brána online.

Payment methods

Cash, Debit Card

Directions & Parking facilities

Line: 438 Hřenský expres
Stop: Hřensko, Pravčická brána or Hřensko, úpravna vody
Footpath: approx. 40 min. (2 km uphill)

Distance from the parking facilities
Hřensko, parking lot u Vodopádu: 3.8 km
Hřensko, parking lot Pod Skalou: 4.1 km

Aerial view of a castle on a hill next to a river with boats and city view.
Děčín Castle (Zámek Děčín, Czech Republic)
  • Palace
A group of children and an adult watch a standing bear in a zoo enclosure surrounded by trees and rocks.
Děčín Zoo (Czech Republic)
  • Zoo/animal park
A group of people are sitting in a green boat sailing through a wooded river; the atmosphere is calm and close to nature.
Wild and Quiet Gorge (Divoká soutěska, Czech Republic)
  • Boat tours