The most beautiful rocks in the world
The best of the world of rocks and cliffs
Thanks to water and wind erosion, we can admire the beautiful rock towers and formations in the world. The most beautiful places you find in this list
Cappadocia
The most beautiful area of Turkey
Cappadocia is one of the most fairytale areas in the world – bizarre tuff chimneys of all shapes and colors cover the area of more than 300 square kilometers. This all was caused by the local volcano, which covered the entire area by easily erodible tuff and this beauty was created in thousands of years. Apart from the beautiful trips between tuff pillars you can try to ascent the local volcanoes Ercyies or Hasan Dagi. continue reading
Bryce Canyon National Park
Canyon full of fairytale towers
Bryce Canyon despite its name is not a typical example of the classic canyon. It's basically a series of gigantic „amphitheaters“ full of fairy rock towers on the eastern end of the Paunsaugunt Plateau, where individual river springs. continue reading
Wulingyuan
The most beautiful area of China
Near the city of Wulingyuan there are four beautiful national parks, where you can admire the incredibly high rock towers. This site is often evoked by Avatar. The largest part of the territory occupies Zhangjiajie National Forest Park. The local mountain range is named Tianzi. continue reading
Arches National Park
The most beautiful rock arches of the world
Arches National Park is located north of the Colorado River near the provincial town of Moab. You will find here the most beautiful rock formations like the rock arches and bridges. Most of the viewpoints are available by car + there are beautiful hiking trails. The most beautiful and famous arch is the Delicate Arch. continue reading
Wadi Rum desert
The most beautiful desert of Jordan
Orange desert of Wadi Rum is one of the most beautiful deserts of the world. You can find here orange sand dunes, breathtaking table mountains, rock bridges and narow gorges. You can see here herd of camels. Wadi Rum is also famous for sunsets and sunrises. continue reading
Monument Valley
The most famous rock formations of the world
At Arizona and Utah there is probably the most typical „American West“ country, often referred to as the „Marlboro country“. Lonely rock formations are more than 300 meters high above the surrounding orange landscape. The whole area is relatively vastly extensive on unpaved roads. The most coveted outlook is, however, directly from the main road or from the large hotel run by the Navajo tribe. continue reading
El Silar
Bolivian Bryce canyon
The most beautiful part of the valley Palca is a vast rock town of El Silar. Hundreds of eroded rock towers protrude here above the semi-arid landscape. The entire area is easily accessible from Tupiza. You can spend here hours by strolling and admiring the views. It is the most beautiful rock town in Bolivia. continue reading
České Švýcarsko and Labské pískovce
The most beautiful region of the Czech Republic
Area loved by photographers and tourists surrounding the Elbe canyon at the border with Germany. You will find here the most famous rock bridge in Europe – Pravčická brána. The whole area occupies the Děčín Highlands and falls into the Labské pískovce Protected Landscape Area and the National Park České Švýcarsko. continue reading
San Pedro de Atacama
The region of fairy rock formations
San Pedro de Atacama and its fabulous surroundings are literally a magnet for tourists. From this picturesque center lying on the Atacama desert desert you can go on trips to the surrounding canyons and rock formations, but also to the Chilean part of the alpine plateau Altiplano, tiled with dozens of volcanoes. continue reading
Adršpašsko teplické rocks
The most beautiful rock city in the Czech Republic
Adrspach Teplice Rocks are the largest rock town in the Czech Republic. Rock towers reach a height of up to a hundred meters. Among the most prominent rocks are: Lovers, Mayor and Mayor, Sugar Hole. The viewpoint of the Great Panorama is well known. Picturesque is the Pískovna Lake or Little and Big Adršpašský Waterfall. In Teplickské skály is a popular ascent to the rock castle Střmen. continue reading
Goblin Valley State Park
Fairytale Valley of the Goblins in Southeast Utah
State Park in the southeastern part of Utah, which is not as popular as the more famous parks of the West of the USA. You will find typical rock formations reminiscent of fairy-tale characters continue reading
Prachovské Rocks
The most famous rock town in Czech republic
Prachovské rocks are the best known and most famous rock city in the Czech Republic for both tourists and mountaineers. Everyone is amazed by the impressive Císařská chodba gorge and the prospects of Peace and of Bohemian Paradise continue reading
Palca Canyon
A bizarre canyon full of rock formations
Just a short distance to the east of the largest city of Bolivia La Paz is another natural wonder – the canyon of Palca. Here you can admire the imposing rock towers and enjoy the stunning scenery continue reading
Calanche Piana
The most beautiful rocks of Corsica
On the western coast of Corsica, overlooking the Gulf of Ports is the massive Calanche Piana massif. The red rocks here, with a great view of the azure sea deep below you, are the most important attractions of Corsica continue reading
Joshua Tree national park
Rock Formations and beautiful Joshua Trees
Just less than 200 kilometers east of Los Angeles is located a beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. Here you will find not only the desert and mountain views of the surrounding mountains, but also the beautifully rounded cliffs and the famous Joshua Tree. There are not only short walks from the parking lots, but also long hikes to the local wildlife. continue reading
Súľovské Rocks
The famous Slovak rock town
Suľovské skaly is located about 20 km southwest of the town of Žilina, in Súľovské vrchy. The highest point is the peak Brada (816 m asl). There is relatively small area of rock towers, steep beams, needles, rock windows, and often bizarre holes. Probably the most famous building is the Gothic Gate. There are also two caves and the ruins of the Súľovský Castle in Souľovské skály. There are rare fauna and flora. There is a marked educational trail throughout the area. The route is not demanding continue reading
Roques de Garcia
The most beautiful rock formations in Tenerife
Rock pinnacles Roques de Garcia is one of the most visited places in the National Park of Las Canadas del Teide. Most visitors just take a picture of „finger of God“ Roque Cinchado and continues further. But if you hike a few dozen meters away, the other rock formations are only for you. continue reading
Monkey fingers rocks at Tamellalt
Fairytale rock wall
One of the most beautiful places in the valley of the Dades River is in the neighborhood of Tamellalt. Besides the picturesque oasis and the ruins, you can see here very nice reminiscent rock formations of orange-red color, so-called Monkey Fingers. continue reading
Skazka Canyon
Death Valley in Kyrgyzstan
From Karakol we return back to Bishkek by the southern route and visit the canyon of Skazka (perhaps known only for tourists). Local people do not have any idea of its existence. However, we do not want to miss out on all the guides praised by the valley, which is especially beautiful with its red colors at sunset. continue reading
Durdle Door
Famous rock arch on the Jurassic Coast
Perhaps the most beautiful part of the English coast are snowy white cliffs near Lulworth town. The most famous rock formation there is a huge rock window Durdle Door. continue reading
Pancakes Rocks
The most famous rocks in New Zealand
The most famous rock formations in New Zealand are located near Punakaiki on the west coast of the South Island. There is a short educational circuit where you can see what the sea and limestone rock will do. continue reading
Rauky on the island of Fårö
Rock towers at Langhammars
One of the most impressive meadows – that is, rock towers created in a very specific way – rise to the sky in the north of the small island of Fårö, which, together with the much larger Gotland, basically forms an archipelago. The towers are made of ubiquitous limestone and look relatively fragile in an otherwise flat landscape. continue reading
Three Sisters
The most famous rock formation in Blue Mountains
Perhaps the most famous place in the Blue Mountains National Park is the Three Sisters. Located just outside the town of Katoomba. The ideal place to visit is in the early evening when beautifully lit by the setting sun. continue reading
Gatklettur Rock Gate
Basalt gate at Arnarstapi
Anyone who parks a car in Arnarstapi by a huge stone troll has no idea what a fantastic rocky shore awaits him. At the foot of the volcano, Snæefell revealed a surf of volcanic chimneys in the form of pillars, caves and gates, whose lava solidified in the shape of hexagons. These rock formations provide ideal living conditions for colonies of various seabirds. continue reading
