Outlook places around Jičín
Volcanoes of the Bohemian Paradise
If you like nice views without any bigger effort, then the trip around hills, mostly old volcanoes around Jičín, is ideal for you. In one day you can see both Veliš (429 m asl) with stunning views of Jičín basin and the ruins of castle Kumburk (642 m asl) overlooking the Giant mountains, lookout Tábor (678 m asl), which is also the highest hill near Jičín, and interesting hill Brada (439 m asl).
1. Stage of the trip
Journey to Brada
Begin the trip with the way to the village of Brada (5km from Jičín). Along the way, you can stop at the interesting military cemetery Ossarium, a memorial to the Battle near Jičín as of June 29, 1866. From the end of the road you have it less than five minutes ascent to the outlook hill. On the western side of the hill is Rumcajs cave, so you can also see the area of famous forest Řáholec. If you want to walk a little, you can continue to Přivýšina hill (464 m asl), from where is in the morning a nice view of Jičín.
Ossarium in Kbelnice
In the whole vicinity of Jičín you will find many monuments to the battle of Jičín in 1866. There is also an educational trail. The most important place is the Ossarium – a military cemetery, located next to the main road Jicin-Turnov.
Ascent to Brada
New outlook of Czech Paradise
Hill Brada (439 m asl) used to be a neglected stop during hikes in the Czech Paradise. That changed, however, after its top was virtually deforested and became a nice outlook of Jicin basin with the beautiful hill Zebin, Trosky, Jested and Tabor. In addition, there is a small educative trail and Rumcajs cave, which may be particularly interesting for your kids. continue reading
2. Stage of the trip
Journey to Tábor
From Brada, take the main road and continue to the hill Tábor on through the town Železnice. Here you can possibly make a short stop in the small Museum of Natural History or see the square. The road will then lead you to the top of the hill Tábor (13km from Brada), where a lookout is now in now again in operation. Additionally, you can also go through the Way of the Cross.
Railway tour
A small town with an Empire square
The town of Železnice is famous for its Empire square, which is dominated by a nice town hall. In addition, there is also a museum of local lore, the mighty church of St. Jilji and the formerly famous spa. For hikers, it is a stop on the way from Jičín to Tábor, or an alternative start of a sightseeing tour to the ruins of Bradlec Castle. South of the town is the peak Želený. continue reading
View from the lookout tower in Tábor
Great view of the Giant Mountains
At the eastern end of the long Ještěd-Kozák ridge stands the distinctive mountain Tábor (678 m above sea level). Although it has an overgrown peak, thanks to the lookout tower it has a beautiful view, especially of the Giant Mountains. continue reading
3. Stage of the Trip
Kumburk and Bradlec
From Tábor go down back to the main road and then follow from Ploužnice on the ridge road up to Klepanda. From the road are also several nice views of the Giant Mountains and into Jičín basin. Basically, you will go across another hill named Smíta (563 m asl). In winter, favorite cross-country trails lead here. You can leave your car in Klepanda and have a walk, or park directly below Kumburk and make by that the ascent a little shorter. On the way back to Jičín you can stop at the ruins Bradlec. It is without any outlook place, but it is quite interesting.
Visit of ruins of Kumburk castle
The most beautiful outlook far and wide
At high basalt hill (642 m asl) stand the ruins of castle Kumburk. It is slowly being reconstructed by volunteers from the surrounding villages for the last few years. Except for preserved dungeons and tower you may be interested in the beautiful panoramic view of the Giant Mountains, Podkrkonoší, Bohemian Paradise and in good visibility also up to the Lusatian Mountains. continue reading
Ruins of Bradlec castle
Half-forgotten ruins
In the middle of beech forest stands on small volcanic igneous rock ruins of castle Bradlec (542 m asl). It is a bit in the shadow of its more famous and important neighbor – gradually restored ruins of castle Kumburk (642 m asl). But the castle has an interesting atmosphere, however, supported by the fact that you rarely meet anyone here. Moreover, below the ruins is a big fireplace and commons, where you can spend a night, which might be ideal during a long walk through Bohemian Paradise and Podkrkonoší (“area around the Giant Mountains”). continue reading
4th Stage of the trip
Valdice a Veliš
On the way back to Jičín you can have a stop in Valdice and see from outside one of the most famous prisons in the country. From Jičín awaits you ascent to the village Podhradí, lying in the pass below Veliš. From there it is also only a short ascent to the top. It is ideal to be here before the afternoon, when you have the sun at your back and the whole Jičín basin and the Giant Mountains at your fingertips. You can also undertake a walk to the hill Loreta with a small quarry and baroque chapel.
Ascent to Veliš
Outlook of the Czech Paradise
Veliš hill (429 m asl) is the best and surprisingly little forgotten outlook point to Jičín basin, the Czech Paradise, Giant Mountains and immense Elbe plain in the south. Although it is lying on yellow tourist trail leading from Jičín to Ostružno (approx 6.5 km from the center of town), most people go by car to the village of Podhradí lying in the pass of the Veliš ridge – from here it is only a few minutes to the top. A popular option is to combine this short ascent up the hill with a cycling trip through the area of St. Mary's Garden. continue reading
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