Stožecká skála Viewpoint
The Stožecká skála is a 974-meter-high peak in the Bohemian Forest, featuring a rocky ridge. In ancient times, a watchtower stood here, protecting traders traveling along the Golden Path. At the summit, there is a 5-meter-high cross, offering breathtaking views of the Stožec area.
Accessibility
August – February
(Due to the falcon nesting season, the rock is closed from March to mid-July.)
How to get there
The best way to reach the peak is by following the blue-marked hiking trail from Stožec, which is approximately 4 km long. The path leads through the Stožecký Primeval Forest and past the Stožecká Chapel, which is situated below the rock.
Additional information
The Chapel of the Virgin Mary, also known as Stožecká Chapel, is a wooden pilgrimage chapel located at an altitude of 950 meters. It was built in 1791 by Jakoubek Klauser, a blacksmith from Volary, as an expression of gratitude for his miraculous recovery of eyesight. The chapel stands over a spring with healing water, which, according to legend, has miraculous healing effects.
Due to the healing properties of the spring, the chapel was a popular pilgrimage site for people from both Bohemia and nearby Bavaria. On the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15, 1920, over 5,600 people gathered here for the religious service. The main pilgrimage always takes place on the first Sunday after August 14.
Do you know that...
… is there a nearby spring with healing water, which is said to have miraculous healing properties?
