Trip to Jičín and the surroundings
The eastern end of the Czech Paradise
If you want to explore the Czech Paradise from its eastern end, the ideal starting point is the picturesque county town Jičín with nice surroundings tempting for short walks, cycling or swimming in many of the nearby ponds or pools.
1 day
The center of Jičín and a walk to Zebín
On the first day of the trip to Jičín, see its historic center and other interesting monuments in its vicinity. Climb the Valdice Gate and enjoy the beautiful views of the whole city. Finally, take a walk to Lipová Alley to the Wallenstein Loggia or climb the nice hill Zebín. If you are here in the summer, you can spend some time at the nice, new Jičín swimming pool. If you are here on Saturday, you can also walk through the regular markets on Wallenstein Square and Hus Avenue.
Visit of Jičín
Sights around the square Wallenstein
All major sights that can be seen in Jicin, are located near a large Wallenstein Square and along the pedestrian Hus street. The most famous landmarks are tower Valdice Gate (serving as a lookout tower), the unfinished church of saint James and Jicin palace with a nice garden. continue reading
View from Valdice tower
View from the landmark of the town
52 m high Valdice tower not only dominates Wallenstein Square, but basically the whole Jičín. It is also a nice viewpoint of the entire town and its surroundings. So it is certainly worthwhile to ascend all 156 steps and enjoy the view from the observation gallery. continue reading
Walk around hill Zebín
Around the most beautiful hill around Ji
One of the most popular short trips from Jičín is the way around nice symmetrical hill Zebín lying just outside the town borders. It is possible to ascend also the lookout Milohlídka on a smaller hill of Čeřov along the way, or ascend the hill Zebín itself, from which there is a very nice view. Nature lovers can admire here in the summer beautiful swallowtail butterflies fluttering on the warm south slopes. Adventuresome people can also explore old abandoned basalt quarry on the southwest slope. Favorite way back to the town leads around interesting Wallenstein loggia and nice linden alley, which is a paradise for skaters. continue reading
Ascent to Zebin
The most beautiful hill around Jicin
Beautiful symmetrical hill Zebin (399 m asl) with interesting quarry and old chapel on the top dominates Jicin valley and can be seen virtually from everywhere. The ascent itself is not very difficult, although the majority of ascent routes are quite steep. From the top there is a nice view of Trosky, Jicin and in good weather also of the tops of the Giant Mountains including the highest mountain in the Czech Republic – Snezka. continue reading
Day 2
Prachov rocks
It would be a mistake not to visit the biggest tourist attraction in the surroundings of Jičín the next day – rock town Prachov rocks, or at least its main circuit. You can combine this visit with a dip in Jinolice ponds.
The short circuit in Prachov rocks
The Most Beautiful Trail in the Prachov rocks
The most beautiful circuit in Prachovské skály (“Prachov rocks”) leads you through the biggest attractions that you can see here. The first time you hold your breath when you come to „square“ Zadní Točenice surrounded by rock needles. Then you ascent in narrow Myší díra, two romantic prospect of Peace and Bohemian Paradise and finally awaits you famous gorge Císařská chodba continue reading
Day 3
Views around Jičín
If you want to see other attractions in the vicinity of Jičín, there are many lookout hills and several sights.
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). continue reading
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