Ostaš
A table mountain with a rock labyrinth near Police nad Metují, not far from Vila Marcelka — accommodation in Broumov with views across the countryside.
A table mountain with a rock labyrinth
Ostaš is a striking table mountain above Police nad Metují, its summit plateau ringed by a sandstone rock rim with deep ravines and bizarre towers. Hidden within it is a rock labyrinth split into an Upper and Lower Labyrinth — narrow gorges, passages between boulders and viewing platforms, all linked by a circular nature trail. Compared with neighbouring Adršpach, Ostaš tends to be far quieter and less visited, while offering similarly striking scenery.
The summit plateau has been protected as a national nature reserve since 1956, thanks to rare plant communities and birds that nest on its inaccessible rock faces. The circuit is easy and manageable for families with children, though you'll cross a few ladders and steps in the narrowest parts of the labyrinth.
History carved in rock and a popular climbing spot
The rock formations on Ostaš carry names such as Zrádce ("the Traitor") or Sluj českých bratří ("the Cave of the Bohemian Brethren"), recalling a time when the rocks sheltered the people of Police during wars. Ostaš remains a popular climbing area today, with more than 500 marked routes of varying difficulty — the first recorded ascent of the Cikánka tower dates back to 1939, according to local chronicles.
On the way to the lookout points you can detour to the Samaritánka spring, with its sandstone relief from 1856 — a favourite resting spot along the trail. From the viewing points at the edge of the plateau there are wide views over Police nad Metují and the surrounding Broumovsko countryside.
A trip from Vila Marcelka
From Vila Marcelka in Broumov it's about 15 kilometres to Ostaš, roughly a twenty-minute drive — an easy half-day trip that can comfortably be combined with visiting other Broumovsko sights. The accommodation includes a lockable garage for bicycles, so you can turn your visit to the rock labyrinth into a cycling trip through the surrounding area too.
After exploring the rock labyrinth, you'll appreciate a relaxed return to Broumov and some rest in the garden at Vila Marcelka, away from the bustle of tourist centres.
Quiet accommodation in Broumov within reach of the rocks
Don't want to jostle with crowds of tourists and are you looking for quiet accommodation in the Broumov region? Vila Marcelka in Broumov offers three cosy rooms and a great location for exploring the whole region. From our place you can easily set off not only on hikes or cycling trips around the Broumov area, or to the Adršpach-Teplice Rocks, but also to the Broumov Walls, to Ostaš, to Broumov Monastery or to Hejšovina and Książ Castle in the Polish Table Mountains.
Each room has a fridge and free Wi‑Fi. Guests can use the garden, free parking right by the house and a lockable garage for bicycles.
Discover the beauty of the Broumov region and after your trip treat yourself to a comfortable rest in a quiet setting away from crowded tourist centres.
