This is the shortest walk in the guide, but if pressed for time it still gives a good taste of the grandeur of the Prachovské skály, with spectacular views from the bottom and top of the central part of the rock formations
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Easy walks in the Příhrazské rocks from Krásná vyhlídka
Two short walks (each of 3km length) starting at Krásná vyhlídka: one to the viewpoint of Mužský, the other to the Drábské světničky rock castle
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The 3 km green trail – a short tour in the Prachovské skály
This tour takes in both the central and northern sections of the famous Prachovské skály, with spectacular views from the bottom and top of the rock formations and has lots of steep step sections
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A 4km circular walk to the castle of Valdštejn and Hlavatice viewpoint
A relatively easy 4km circular walk to visit the spectacularly situated 13th century gothic castle of Valdštejn, returning via the Hlavatice viewpoint
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Prachovské skály viewpoints on flat and easy trails – a 5 km tour
This relatively flat walk along wide forest trails leads to four of the main viewpoints over the extraordinary Prachov rocks and is navigable with a baby stroller
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Four walks along the Jizera river from Turnov (5 to 17 km long)
Four lovely (mostly flat) walks of different lengths alongside the chestnut brown waters of the river Jizera and past several photogenic historic buildings built on its banks
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Easy walks (6 km to 11 km) from Kost via the Plakánek and Vesec
A flat circular walk starting at Kost, taking in the Plakánek and Prokopské valleys, visiting the villages of Střehom, Vesec and Libošovice, for superb examples of folk architecture
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A 6km tour within the Besedické skály rock city
More is squeezed into this 6km tour than can be found on many 20k hikes: volcanic Sokol, the intricate rock mazes of the Besedické skály and a romantic ruined 14th century castle.
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A 6km short walk from Trosky to Dolský rybník and back
For visitors to the iconic Trosky castle, this short trip gives a taste of the nearby countryside with a walk through the nearby attractive forest and sandstone rock area, and back through the village of Křenovy
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An easy 7km walk around the Komárov rocks + a visit to the lakeshore
An easy walk, mostly along flat forest paths through the attractive Komárov rock formations, returning to visit the Komárovský lake.
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A 7 km circular walk around Trosky castle from Vidlák lake
This varied walk starts at the Vidlák fish pond, ascends through the sandstone rock formations to Trosky castle, returning on an attractive forest and meadow trail past Rokytnický rybník
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An easy 7km walk from Hrubá Skála to Valdštejn and back
An easy 7km ‘there and back’ walk, from the famous Hrubá Skála rocks to the castle of Valdštejn, taking in the famous viewpoints along the way
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An 8 km circular walk around Mužský and Drábské světničky
A 8km circular walk with impressive views, taking in the rock castle ruins of Drábské světničky together with the village and view point of Mužský
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Podtrosecká údolí – an 8km flat walk along this beautiful valley
A lovely flat ‘there and back’ walk along the Podtrosecká valley, which starts at Vidlák and follows the path of the Jordánka stream, through the sandstone gorge past two other small lakes
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An 8 km walk around the Borek rock formations
This walk explores different aspects of the relatively small but interesting Borek rock region, with great views towards Trosky. The first part is suitable for baby strollers
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Jičín’s volcanos and viewpoints; 8 km or 16 km tours
This trip tours the volcanic hills and viewpoints surrounding the attractive town of Jičín (seat of the famous Albrecht of Valdštejn), with optional extensions to Veliš, Brada and the exceptional Přivýšina viewpoint
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An 8 km circular walk around the Kozlov rock formations
This circular walk explores different sides of the intriguing, but still infrequently visited, Kozlov rock region, passing by the romantic Vústra pond
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Two circular hikes around the Kozákov hill; 8.5 km/13.5 km long
Two walks around the volcanic hill of Kozákov, from which it is believed a quarter of Bohemia can be seen. The walks may be combined with excursions to the Klokočské rocks
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A 9km tour of Besedické skály, Sokol and Suché skály
An extended version of the classic Besedické skály tour, via the volcanic hill of Sokol and Zbiroh castle, which adds an adventurous unmarked trail segment on the climbers paths along the Suché skály ridge
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Vranov, Frýdštejn and the Drábovna rocks; a 9km /12km tour
A varied circular tour visiting the medieval rock castles of Vranov-Pantheon and Frýdštejn, with an optional extension to the Kopanina lookout, returning to Malá Skála through the tranquil Drábovna rocks
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The classic 10 km circular walk around Hrubá Skála and Valdštejn
Possibly the most famous walk in Český ráj, a 10km tour with stunning panoramic views over the Hrubá Skála rocks, and visits to the well known castles of Hrubá Skála and Valdštejn
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A 10 km walk around Komárovský lake and the Příhražské skály
An interesting 10km walk on mostly easy paths, starting in Nová Ves, passing the Komárov lake and rock formations and the southern section of the Příhražské rocks.
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Brada and all the Prachovské skály viewpoints – a 10 km tour
This walk aims to capture all the major viewpoints in the Prachovské skály, including Brada castle, by looping twice around the extraordinary rock formations
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A 10km circular tour of the Klokočské skály and Rotštejn castle
This is a classic ‘rock city’ walk, starting just outside Turnov, circling the whole of the attractive Klokočské skály area, including a visit to the rock castle of Rotštejn and Postojna cave
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