This page tries to answer key questions around choosing a walk, including the different search options, transport possibilities, favourite locations and trails as well as some timing issues.
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Maps, apps and trail markings – a few recommendations
This page discusses how best to navigate around the extraordinary Czech trail network and how to use the embedded maps on each walk page.
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The 2 km yellow trail – the shortest of the Prachovské skály tours
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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Highlights of Hrubá Skála; a challenging 10km tour
An exciting circular walk taking in all the spectacular valleys, viewpoints, gullies, steps and pinnacles of the Hrubá Skála rock formations
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An 11 km tour of the Kozlov rocks from Písečák lakes
This walk starts at the attractive swimming lakes of Písečák, easily accessed from the D10 highway. The route traverses the interesting Kozlov rock region and the Bezděz lookout point
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An 11 km circular walk from Trosky through two scenic Český ráj valleys
A super circular 11km walk starting and finishing at the iconic Trosky castle, which explores the scenic Podtrosecká and Žehrovky valleys, along the shores of several small lakes
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Hrubá Skála and Valdštejn on easy paths – an 11 km tour
A tour of the Hrubá Skála area, on easy paths suitable for a baby stroller, starting in the quiet village of Kacanovy, visiting the castles of Valdštejn as well as Hrubá Skála and the farmhouse of Kopicův statek
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A 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.
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A 16km circular tour of the Příhrazské skály
A classic circular walk through the Příhrazské skály rock city with spectacular cliff top views, visiting several medieval rock castles on the way
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A 14km 'double loop' walk around Příhrazské skály and Mužský
A circular walk exploring the Příhrazské skály rock formations with several classic viewpoints, looping through the central point of Krásna vyhlídka
READ MOREOn the ‘Golden Trail’: Trosky to Turnov, via Hrubá Skála – an 18 km trip
A one day trip along the main section of the Český ráj ‘golden trail’, traversing the famous castles of Trosky, Hrubá Skála and Valdštejn, achieved by catching the regional train to Ktová and walking back to Turnov
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An 18 km tour of the Hrubá Skála area, including Kozlov rock castle
This circular walk combines all the famous sites and viewpoints of the Hrubá Skála rocks, including Valdštejn castle, with the relatively unknown and intriguing rock castle of Kozlov
READ MOREA 19 km full tour of Prachovské skály from Libuň
This walk approaches the famous Prachovské skály from the north, on trails that are less frequented and avoids the busy main car parks below the rock areas, also enabling a visit to the Pařez rock fortress
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A 20km tour of Hrubá Skála via Vyskeř and the Podtrosecká valley
A varied circular walk, along two beautiful river valleys, past several small lakes, over the volcanic hill of Vyskeř, finally reaching the famous Hrubá Skála rock formations
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On the Greenway to Malá Skála returning via Frýdštejn – a 23 km tour
This walk has two parts – a flat section along the Jizera river valley using the Greenway trail and then a section leading up the extraordinary Vranov ridge, Turnov through the Drábovna rocks, passing en route three famous castles
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Valečov to Kost, via Drhlenský and Komárovský ponds – a 27 km tour
An attractive full day’s walk, along easy trails, visiting the castles of Valečov and Kost, passing through sections of the Příhrazské rock formations and by a number of small lakes
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On 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
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Highlights of the northern Český ráj – a 32 km tour
An extremely varied long day’s tour traversing all the major sandstone rock formations in the northern section of Český ráj, four ruined rock castles, and sections along the tranquil river Jizera.
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A 32km tour of the highlights of southwest České ráj
An epic 32km full day tour of the medieval castles, viewpoints and lakes of the relatively undiscovered southwest section of Český ráj,
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The 'Four Castles Tour' – an epic 37 km circular trip
A 37km circular tour of the castles; Valdštejn, Hrubá Skála, Trosky and Kost, following the Český ráj ‘golden trail’, completed as a long day trip, or in two parts with an overnight stop
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Turnov 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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The 120 km Grand Tour: a 4 day hike along the best trails in Český ráj
This walk provides the ultimate tour of Český ráj. It is a strenuous but rewarding continuous walk, with three overnight stops, along nearly 120 km of the best trails in the region. The tour traverses almost every sandstone rock area in the region and all the major castles and chateaux.
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