Rising up to 24 metres above the forested hills near the Dniester River, Spasky Kamin is a remarkable trio of sandstone monoliths that feel genuinely wild and remote — even though the village of Spas is just a short walk away. Known under several names including 'Devil's Rock' and 'Falcon Rock', this place has both geological intrigue and local legend wrapped into one mossy, atmospheric spot.
The three rock formations stand in dense woodland south of Spas village, giving the site a secluded, almost mysterious character. The interplay of grey sandstone against green canopy is at its best in spring and autumn, when light filters through the trees and picks out the textures of the ancient rock. The surrounding area offers glimpses towards the Dniester valley and the rolling Carpathian foothills beyond.
How to get thereLocal legend says the devil carried the boulder here intending to destroy the village of Spas and its monastery, but the crowing of roosters at dawn stripped him of his power — he dropped the rock and fled into the Carpathians, giving rise to the name 'Devil's Stone'.