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Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe

Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in EuropePravcicka gate is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region.

 Pravcicka gate or Pravcická Brána is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region. And it is the symbol of the whole area. In the deep woods, not far from Hrensko, surrounded by a mysterious peace sometimes time seems to stop. That is the real experience of Pravcická gate.Pravcická Brána is the largest natural stone bridge on our continent and a natural monument of our country. 

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 For generations it has attracted nature lovers with its magic. Many of us have already visited it and those who have not might have seen it in a picture at least. When you stand under this stone arch you are amazed by its size. The dimensions of Pravcická Gate are impressive but when seen close up it is truly amazing. The arch spans 26.5 meters.  It is 16 meters high, 7-8m wide, the minimum thickness is 3 meters and the top flat is 21meters above the ground. 
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
Pravcicka gate is considered the most beautiful natural form in Czech Switzerland and is the symbol of the entire area.
Pravcicka gate is considered the most beautiful natural form in Czech Switzerland and is the symbol of the entire area. Photo — Link
At the entrance of Pravcická gate there are trails and stairs leading to several view points high above the tree tops from where you can see Pravcická gate or enjoy other beautiful views and vistas. When there is nice weather you can even see as far as Decinsky Sneznik. From Pravcická gate there is also a wonderful trail leading through impressive sceneries to Mezní louka. One well maintained trail is about 6km long. In the district you can also visit the holiday castle, Falcon's Nest in which the museum of the National park of Czech Switzerland is located. You can refresh yourself in the restaurant that features a 19th century interior. You can also find a tourist centre there.
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in EuropePravcicka gate is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region.
Pravcická Brána is the holiday chateau known as the Falcon's Nest. Photo — Link
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
The Falcon's Nest accommodated important guests of the Clary-Aldringen family.
The Falcon's Nest accommodated important guests of the Clary-Aldringen family.  Photo — Link
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
Pravcicka gate is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region.
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Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
Pravcicka gate is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region.
Photo — Link
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
Pravcicka gate is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region.
Photo — Link
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
Pravcicka gate is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region.
Photo — Link
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
Pravcicka gate is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region.
Photo — Link
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
Pravcicka gate is the biggest natural arch in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful natural formation in the Czech-Saxon Switzerland region.
Photo — Link
Pravcicka Gate or Pravcická Brána in Europe
Inseparable from Pravcická Brána is the holiday chateau known as the Falcon's Nest.
Inseparable from Pravcická Brána is the holiday chateau known as the Falcon's Nest. Photo — Link
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