Location
The site is located in the south-eastern part of Malopolska Province, within the area of Ciezkowicko-Roznowski Landscape Park.

Special value
The site of community importance has been created in order to protect valuable groups of rock forms (towers, mushrooms, walls, thresholds, ledges, blocks), which exist in the area. The sandstone caves are home to a few bat species, including Lesser Horseshoe Bat and Greater Mouse-eared Bat. Within the Diable Skaly reserve there is the second biggest cave of tectonic type in Polish Carpathian - "Diabla dziura" (Devil's Hole).

The whole area is covered by forest: Asperulo-Fagetum beech forests, Luzulo-Fagetum beech forests, Galio-Carpinetum oak-hornbeam forests.

Geology and Landscape
They are built of sandstone and Ciezkowice conglomerates (the Silesian series). The bedrock is thick-bedded Ciężkowice sandstone with layers of older formations: spotted schist and upper Istebna strata.

Ecosystem
The ecosystem of Diable Skaly site is typical for the Flysch Carpathians. There are as many as 900 species of vascular plants, including the dominating Asperulo-Fagetum beech forests.

The Word of plants is represented by lycophyta and beautiful ferns: Ostrich Fern and Hart's-tongue Fern, both under protection.

From among bird species inhabitants of the site include: Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Black Stork and Black Woodpeckers. Wild boars, red deer and foxes represent the world of mammals.

Threats and nature protection
The greatest threat for Diable Skaly site is an uncontrolled tourism, exploration of caves and rock climbing without permission. In order to protect the natural values of the area  a nature reserve Diable Skały, covering the area of 16.07 ha, was created in 1953. The site lies within the Ciezkowicko-Roznowski Landscape Park.