Koruna

Koruna is a rocky summit in the Czech part of the Table Mountains, rising above the village of Božanov within the Broumov Walls (Broumovské stěny) range. At 769 metres above sea level, it is one of the highest points in this sandstone ridge, famous for its "rock cities" — mazes of towers, pillars and narrow passages carved from Cretaceous sandstone by wind and water.

What does the summit of Koruna look like?

The top of Koruna is a rock ledge crowned by a small viewing platform fitted with a railing, without which stepping to the edge would be genuinely risky — the rock drops away steeply here, forming an overhanging block that seems to hang above the valley below. That crown-like shape is what gave the peak its name (koruna means "crown" in Czech). The approach winds through a rocky labyrinth typical of the Broumov Walls, where narrow gaps between sandstone walls and sudden openings onto the valley make for one of the more atmospheric walks in the area.

What is the view like from Koruna?

The panorama ranks among the best in the whole range. From the platform you can see the Broumov basin and the neighbouring peak of Hejšovina (Ostaš), and on a clear day the view stretches much further — to the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains), the Orlické hory, the Bystřické hory, the Jeseníky and Králický Sněžník, and across the border into Poland toward the Owl Mountains (Góry Sowie). Koruna owes this reach to its position on the southern edge of the Broumov Walls, where the terrain drops toward the basin and nothing blocks the horizon.

What is the geology and nature of the area?

The Broumov Walls are built from sandstone deposited in a Cretaceous sea more than 90 million years ago. Erosion has carved this rock into walls, towers and natural gates — one of the better-known formations near Koruna is Kamenná brána (the Stone Gate), through which the yellow-marked trail passes on its way up to the summit. The whole area lies within the Broumovsko Protected Landscape Area (CHKO Broumovsko), which safeguards both the rock formations and the beech-fir forest cover around them, along with the mosses and lichens that thrive in the moist, shaded crevices between the rocks.

How do you get to Koruna?

Most hikers start from the village of Božanov, from where marked trails lead through the rock labyrinth toward the summit; a signposted path branches off toward Koruna itself at the crossroads by Kamenná brána, with the round trip taking roughly an hour. Koruna is also commonly combined with a longer loop of several kilometres linking multiple viewpoints across the Broumovsko region, for instance starting from the village of Slavný and taking in several other rock towers and lookout platforms along the way.

Frequently asked questions

How high is Koruna? The summit stands at 769 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest points of the Broumov Walls.

Is there a viewpoint at the top? Yes, a rock ledge at the summit carries a small viewing platform secured with a railing.

What can you see from Koruna? The Broumov basin and Hejšovina, and in clear weather also the Krkonoše, Orlické hory, Bystřické hory, Jeseníky, Králický Sněžník and the Owl Mountains in Poland.

Are there other rock attractions nearby? Yes — the sandstone formation Kamenná brána (Stone Gate) lies on the trail leading up to the summit.

Where is the best starting point for Koruna? The village of Božanov, from which a marked trail leads through the rock labyrinth to the top.