--- title: "Prebischtor (Pravčická brána, Czech Republic)" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/prebischtor-pravcicka-brana" description: "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" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3478630/48f0066af0d4e3f0d70b2c8a88019ac5795dd2ff62a48a1998bc6ba61311e8b1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Prebischtor (Pravčická brána, Czech Republic) ============================================= - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Worth seeing In the foreground a roof of the restaurant in the background a large rock gate made of sandstone rocks Swiss-style restaurant in the foreground and sandstone cliffs in the background. Blick durch einen großen Felsbogen, umgeben von Bäumen und sanften Hügeln im Hintergrund. Blick durch einen großen Felsenbogen auf eine bewaldete Landschaft mit Wanderern im Vordergrund. 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings March 28 - October Monday - Sunday, public holiday 10:00 - 17:00 November through March 27 Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 Read more Price info Price adult: €4.00 Price child: €1.50 Price reduced: €1.50 You can also buy tickets for Pravčická brána online. Read more 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 Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Boat tours - Zoo/animal park - Palace Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower - Viewpoint/viewing tower Contact Hřensko 82 407 17 Hřensko