The Plakánek valley located close to the castle of Kost is one of the most interesting sites in Český ráj, revealing the geological secrets of the Cretaceous era.
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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
READ MOREA 13km circular tour from Sobotka, via Kost and Humprecht
This varied circular tour starts at the town of Sobotka, with its famous folk architecture and visits the baroque hunting lodge of Humprecht, the castle of Kost and the fascinating Plakánek valley.
READ MOREOn the ‘Golden Trail’: Sobotka to Mnichovo Hradiště, via Kost – 28 km
A very varied walk starting at Sobotka and finishing in Mnichovo Hradiště mostly along the famous Golden trail, passing the castles of Humprecht, Kost and Valečov and other highlights of southwest Český ráj
READ MORETurnov to Mnichovo Hradiště on the 'Golden Trail' – a two day 46km trip
A classic and famous two day tour, starting in Turnov and finishing in Mnichovo Hradiště, following the main section of the Český ráj ‘golden trail’, with an overnight stop at Kost, or Sobotka with an extended version of the walk
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