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The Golden Path of the Czech Paradise

Classic hike Jičín - Turnov

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The Golden Path of the Czech Paradise
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The Golden Trail of the Bohemian Paradise is by far the most classic hike in this picturesque area. Along the way, you will see the rock towns of Prachovské skály and Hruboskalsko, but also the symbol of the Bohemian Paradise – the ruins of Trosky Castle.

Starting point of the Golden Trail

Jičín or Turnov

It doesn't really matter from which city you start the march, both are well accessible by public transport and connections between them are quite frequent. We will start in Jičín. If you are not familiar with it, be sure to at least take a short tour.

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Visit of Jičín

Sights around the square Wallenstein

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| Altitude: 270 m / 886 ft

All major sights that can be seen in Jicin, are located near a large Wallenstein Square and along the… continue reading

From Jičín to Prachovské skaly

The first stage of the Golden Trail through the Bohemian Paradise

The first stage of the march is the path to the Prachovský skály. You can set off straight away on three different marked paths. The shortest is the red one (5 km), which is where most people go. However, it is an uninteresting path leading all the way along the road through Holín. The most interesting is the blue trail through the Brada and Prívýšina viewpoints (7km).

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Hike Jicin - Brada

Start of the trek around the Czech Paradise

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| Altitude: 439 m / 1 440 ft

If you would like to undertake the most famous trip around the Czech Paradise, so the crossing around all the… continue reading

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Ascent to Brada

New outlook of Czech Paradise

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| Altitude: 439 m / 1 440 ft

Hill Brada (439 m asl) used to be a neglected stop during hikes in the Czech Paradise. That changed, however,… continue reading

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Hike through the Pond

March from Brad to Prachovské skal

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| Altitude: 464 m / 1 522 ft

The best route from Jičín to Prachovské skal culminates in an ascent to the top of Přivýšina (464 m above sea… continue reading

Crossing the Prachovské rocks

The next part of the route leads through the Prachovské skály. They are, however, paid for, so if you know them and want to save money, you can bypass them by following the yellow and then the green tourist route. If you go through them, which is of course the recommended option, then it is up to you whether you stay there and climb them more thoroughly or go straight (the straight section is only about 1.5 km). When expanding the circle, expect that you still have a good portion of kilometers to go before you reach Turnovo

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The golden path through Prachovské skály

The main route through Prachovské skály

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| Altitude: 396 m / 1 299 ft

If you set out on the famous Golden Trail of the Bohemian Paradise, the passage of the Prachovské Rocks… continue reading

From Prachovské skaly to Mladějov

Through the rock castle Pařez

This stage is almost six kilometers long. From the tourist hut, you will first descend to the Pelíšek swimming pool (previously popular, mostly overgrown with algae in recent years). From there, first through a rocky valley and then along the massif to the famous rock castle Pařez. From there it is a slightly less lively journey through the forest to Mladějov (possibility of refreshments)

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A tour of the Pařez rock castle

Robber's castle near Prachovské rocks

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| Altitude: 358 m / 1 175 ft

On the red tourist route connecting Prachovské skály with Mladějov you will find a small rock castle Pařez.… continue reading

From Mladějov to Hrubá Skála

From Mladějov, the path continues into the beautiful Podtrosecké Valley. Podtrosecké údolí is a beautiful part of the Bohemian Paradise and as such is worth a day trip. As part of the through route, the most common option is to stop at the Trosky castle, then go down to the Vidlák pond and follow the red through a long rocky valley to Hrubá skála – a total of 11 kilometers

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Walk Mladějov - Dolní Mlýn

Walk to the picturesque pond

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| Altitude: 269 m / 883 ft

Less than a two-kilometer route from Mladějov to Dolský rybník can be for some only a short part of the… continue reading

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Tour of Castle Trosky

Castle of two towers

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| Altitude: 488 m / 1 601 ft

If you come to the Bohemian Paradise, visit of the castle Trosky is nearly obligations. Besides, it's such a… continue reading

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Hike Vidlák - Krčák - Trosky

Along Krčák below the most famous ruins

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| Altitude: 275 m / 902 ft

The hike from Vidlák to Trosky around the Krčák pond is relatively short, because it leads along the road and… continue reading

Hrubá Skála - Turnov

The last seven-kilometer section of this beautiful hike leads above the Hruboskalsky rock town with lots of views to Valdštejn Castle and on to Turnov

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Walk through Mouse Hole to Adam's bed

The most beautiful gorge in Hruboskalsko

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| Altitude: 370 m / 1 214 ft

If you are visiting Hruboskalsko (“the area around castle Hrubá Skála”), do not forget to go through the… continue reading

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Walk Hrubá Skála - Wallenstein

The easiest trip in Hruboskalsko

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| Altitude: 410 m / 1 345 ft

Three and a half kilometer long walk from Hrubá Skála to the castle Wallenstein (“Valdštejn”) is one the most… continue reading

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Tour of Wallenstein Castle

The most famous rock castle of Hruboskalsko

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| Altitude: 400 m / 1 312 ft

If you are located at the western end of Hruboskalsko, you can also visit the rock castle Valdštejn. Some… continue reading

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Hike Valdštejn Castle - Turnov

Road through Hlavatice

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| Altitude: 410 m / 1 345 ft

The journey from Valdštejn Castle is the last stage of the crossing of the Bohemian Paradise along the Golden… continue reading

Where to stay on the way

There are a number of accommodation options in Jičín. If you want to live with a view, try the reStart hotel, from which you will have Jičín and the surrounding area in the palm of your hand.

In Turnov, you can try, for example, the nice Pension Eden Turnov

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Сергей Цыбульник
13.07.2023 20:04
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