One of Bohemian Switzerland's most beguiling attractions is the Kamenice River gorge in Hrensko.

This unforgettable natural setting, named for Edmund Clary-Aldringen, is located on the lower reaches of the Kamenice River. Sheer cliff walls rise up on both sides of the river reaching heights of 50 to 150 meters. In sections were the rock face rises up from the water itself, flat-bottomed boats take the place of footpaths. Boats started plying the river here in 1890. A path from Hrensko leads along the left, then the right bank of the Kamenice, under overhangs and through three tunnels to the boat dock. These light craft carry passengers for the next 960 meters. At the end a footpath leads from the left bank to the bridge at Mezna, from which the path continues on to the next gorge (Divoka souteska) or hikers turn off to take a long flight of stairs up to Mezna.

The cliffs are dotted with interesting rock formations such as Skalni rodina (the cliff family) and Strazce (the watchman). The deep river gorge, with its high sandstone walls is also an excellent place to observe an example of inverted vegetational strata. Because cold air collects at the bottom of the gorge, at an elevation of only 150 meters above sea level, there are high altitude plants such as alpine violets, northern firmoss, and twisted stalk, all of which are more often found in mountain settings. At the edge of the sandstone face there are stands of marsh Labrador tea, a plant species common in Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland. Fauna that make their home in the gorge include the common kingfisher, the white-throated dipper, the grey wagtail, the black stork, Daubenton's bat, and sometimes the European otter. Invertebrate species typical to alpine climes are also found here.

Note: Strollers are transported free of charge; bicycles are not allowed on the boats.

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See www.hrensko.cz for more information.