Walk around the castle Valdštejn
Around the forest stone
Castle Valdštejn (“Wallenstein”) situated on the north end of the picturesque Hruboskalsko is a popular stop on the main circuits in this area. It spreads on the tops of sandstone rocks and is connected with its surroundings by a beautiful bridge with baroque statues. Thanks to the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, which dominates the entire complex, it actually does not look like a castle. It is accessible on the main red trail connecting Turnov with Jicin or along the yellow trail from Spa Sedmihorky. You can also bypass it along the unmarked path and by that see from all sides.
Bridge with baroque statues
Bridge to the castle Valdštejn (“Wallenstein”) is decorated with nice baroque statues. Here you can begin to explore the castle or take a walk around. Not far from the bridge is also a stand with a garden where you can freshen up.
Winding of the road leading along the br
Bridge to Valdštejn (“Wallenstein”) is interesting not only because of its statues. Throughout its two arches lead the winding of the narrow road. It is a favorite place not only for photographers, but also for cyclists and families with prams.
Road to Spa Sedmihorky
The road from the bridge descends into further twist in a picturesque corner of rock towers. We, however, turn to the path along the castle.
View of the Church of St. John of Nepomu
Already from the beginning of the path is a nice view of the dominant feature of the entire complex – The Church of St. John of Nepomuk. But count with such a nice view only from autumn to spring, when the trees are without leaves.
Footpath around the castle
You will see from the path around the castle that the castle itself is not very wide, but long – the gaps between rock massifs are either lined or with other bridges.
Below the eastern wall
At the very eastern end of the castle, where is the wall the highest, you have to decide whether to continue in bypassing the castle along already more demanding path or run down the slope to the road, from where are another nice views of the castle.
View of the castle from the road
From the road is also a very nice view to the castle, especially in the spring.
View of the Church of St. John of Nepomu
Thanks to new clearing (as of 2015), there is nowadays also a view of the Church of St. John of Nepomuk from the road.
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