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Among the oldest and most interesting villages of the Bohemian Switzerland region belongs Růžová. The first written mention of it dates back to 1352, when it belonged to the lords of Michalovice. Its other important owners were members of the Clary-Aldringen family, who in the 19th century helped to open the largest rock bridge in Europe – Pravčická brána and the nearby romantic gorges of the Kamenice River.

The dominant feature of Růžová is the Baroque church of St. Peter and Paul from 1710-1712.

Part of Růžová is the local part of Kamenická Stráň, which surprises visitors with its preserved folk architecture – typical half-timbered houses, where the timbered foundation of the house with a half-timbered floor and unique decoration of gables, windows or doors of these buildings are sensitively complemented.

Růžová is situated in close proximity to the Czech Switzerland National Park and provides visitors with a number of opportunities for romantic wanderings and trips to the nearby and distant surroundings. There are many possibilities for visitors who like beautiful views, as well as those who are enchanted by the unique nature of deep gorges.

What you should see

Lookout tower Růženka – The new lookout tower with the poetic name Růženka has been open to the public since spring 2018 on Pastevní vrch (402 m above sea level). The tower itself is only 6.5 m high with a beautiful circular view. On the German side, you can see Grosser and Kleiner Zchirnstein, Pfaffenstein, Papststein, Lilienstein, Kaiserkrone, etc., and on the Czech side, you can see Wolf Mountain, Pravčická brána, Vysoký Sněžník, Jedlová or Studenec and others.

Růžovský vrch (619 m) – the highest peak of Bohemian Switzerland. On this basalt hill with a nature reserve there is a typical fauna and flora of flowery beech forest. In the debris field on its slopes, the so-called snow pits were already a popular attraction in the 19th century.

Pastevní vrch (Hutberg) 402 m above sea level– one of the most beautiful views not only of the Czech and Saxon Switzerland, but also of the Lusatian Mountains, the Bohemian Central Mountains and the Děčín Sněžník. In 2007, a wooden lookout was built here, which provides a beautiful view of the surrounding area.

Windmill on Petřín Hill– the original windmill from 1878, listed as a technical monument, now serves as a guesthouse.

Dolský Mill – the remains of a water mill from 1515 in the gorge of the Kamenice River. In its neighbourhood there were buildings of a bakery and distillery, nearby there was also a smelter. It served its purpose until 1945, and in 1952 the fairy tale The Proud Princess was partly filmed here.

Riedl’s Conciliation Cross – by the forest road from Růžová to Srbská Kamenice. A stone cross from the 18th century, carved to commemorate the violent death of the merchant Riedl in these places. The atonement crosses were made by the perpetrators as an expression of their regret for the act they committed and to reconcile the soul of the deceased with God.

View of the Kamenice River gorge – along the yellow tourist trail about 1 km from Kamenická Stráně. On a rocky outcrop surrounded by forests you will be enchanted by the view into the deep gorge of the Kamenice River.

What you should experience

Handmade soaps with the addition of various fragrant and medicinal herbs during a visit to the Růžák guesthouse, whose owners are dedicated to this production according to old recipes under the Rubens brand. Contact: Rubens Mýdlarna Rubens, Mr. and Mrs. Hrachovec, Pension Růžák, tel: 412 553 113

Visit the Rosehill Indian Village – an open-air museum where you will learn and see many interesting things about the life of North American Indians. The village is open to the public in July and August (during May and June only for school trips). Contact.

Horse riding from the Apollo riding stable in Růžová for advanced riders to the surrounding meadows and forests, beginners can try their horsemanship on the riding arena. All rides must be arranged in advance by contacting the above contact. In addition to horses, tame llamas are kept for pleasure.Contact: Alice Urbánková, tel.: 603 456 081

You know that…

…a municipal emblem or flag does not have to come from ancient times, but can be created today? Such modern signs can be found in Růžová since 2007. The emblem of the village is a shield, its division shows that the village consists of 2 parts, Růžová and Kamenická Stráň. The silver-black half-turned side of the shield is inspired by the coat of arms of the Lords of Michalovice, the founders of the village. The name of the village is symbolized by a silver rose on the stem. The crossed sword and the key are attributes of St. Peter and Paul, to whom the church in Růžová is dedicated. The red colour of the shield commemorates the martyrdom of these two saints. The flag of Rozova is similarly designed.

Accommodation/food

Pension U Stehlíků, tel: 412 553 109, 604 658 437

Pension Arosa, tel.: 602 193 293 293

Pension Růžák, tel.: 412 553 113

Pension Nový Svět, tel.: 777 827 119

Restaurant and accommodation U kostela, tel.: 733 313 748

Pension Větrný mlýn, tel: 412 553 078

Bungalow U Vojtěcha, tel.: 412 553 063