The most beautiful areas of Northern Bohemia
What to visit in Northern Bohemia
Northern Bohemia is a region in the northwest of the Czech Republic, today located within two regions: Liberec and Ústí. Here you will find many Tertiary volcanoes within the Bohemian Central Mountains or the Lusatian Mountains, beautiful sandstone rocks within Bohemian Switzerland and the Elbe Sandstones or the northern part of the Kokořín and Macha regions. You can also enjoy the plateau of the Jizera Mountains or the longest mountain range in the country – the Ore Mountains. Northern Bohemia is really worth a few long visits
České Švýcarsko and Labské pískovce
The most beautiful region of the Czech Republic
Area loved by photographers and tourists surrounding the Elbe canyon at the border with Germany. You will find here the most famous rock bridge in Europe – Pravčická brána. The whole area occupies the Děčín Highlands and falls into the Labské pískovce Protected Landscape Area and the National Park České Švýcarsko. continue reading
České středohoří
Kingdom of Tertiary volcanoes
České středohoří is a large area in the northwest of the Czech Republic. The alley of the beautiful volcanoes is divided into two parts by the canyon of the Elbe River and the D8 motorway, which was completed after many years. On many peaks there are nice views with legendary views up to the Alps. The highest peak is Milešovka – the windiest mountain in the Czech Republic. continue reading
Kokořínsko
Paradise of romantics and tramps
Kokořínsko and Mácha region is a relatively large tourist area north of Mělník. Its center belongs to the protected landscape area Kokořínsko – Mácha region. From the south it is bordered by the largest Czech river Labe. From the east of river Jizera. In the north stretches a massive Ještěd ridge, which significantly exceeds the whole area. Kokořínsko is famous for its rock lids, but there is much more. Sandstone rocks and caves, dark ravines, important castles and scenic hills continue reading
Lužické mountains
Volcanic region in northern Bohemia
The Lusatian Mountains, a region of dozens of extinct Tertiary volcanoes, is a bit neglected by tourists, yet it has a lot to offer. You can see here beautiful panoramas of volcanic cones, sandstone rocks and basalt formations, distinctive folk architecture and remnants of war fortifications in deep forests. The whole area belongs to the Lusatian Mountains PLA. continue reading
Ore Mountains
The longest mountain range in the Czech Republic
The Ore Mountains, with a length of 130 kilometers, are the longest mountain range in the Czech Republic. It forms the natural border of our republic with Germany or Saxony. The highest peak is Klínovec (1,244 meters above sea level). It is an ideal mountain range for cycling and cross-country skiing. continue reading
Ještědsky ridge
Awesome outlooks to all sides
Sixty kilometers long Ještědsko-Kozákovský ridge works mainly as a perfect outlook of a lot of other beautiful areas of the northern part of the Czech Republic (the highest mountains in the state – Giant Mountains, Jizera and Lusatian mountains, or fairy Czech Paradise). In addition, a marked hiking trail leads across the whole ridge except for a small part by Hodkovice nad Mohelkou. Only a few people undertake complete two or three days (with side trips) crossing of the ridge and it is a real shame. continue reading
