The most beautiful areas of the Czech Rep.
Not only national parks and PLAs in the Czech Rep.
The most beautiful areas of the Czech Republic are mostly protected as national parks or protected landscape areas. You will find the best preserved and most interesting nature of our country. Most of them are located in the border mountains. The areas around our largest rivers are also very picturesque
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
Czech Paradise
Rock town all around
Fabulously looking rock towns with high sandstone towers and wild gorges, ancient tertiary volcanoes with basalt quarries, nice ponds, folk architecture and beautiful views of the highest Czech mountains – Giant mountains. All this can be found in this picturesque part of the Czech Republic. The area is riddled with countless number of hiking trails and roads suitable for cycling. continue reading
Broumovsko
The breathtaking rock towns and table mountains
The picturesque area of Broumovska was famous mainly for the fairytale rock town of Adrspach-Teplice Rocks. You will also find nice table mountains such as Ostaš and other rocky towns. 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
The Giant Mountains
The highest mountains in the Czech repub
Picturesque Giant Mountains (in Czech called Krkonose) are the highest mountains in the Czech Republic and throughout the Sudeten system. They are characteristic by bare rounded ridges with stone slopes under the peaks and deep valleys. The highest mountain Snezka (1 603 m asl) is compared to other peaks sharper and clearly dominates the entire mountain range. There are also several nice waterfalls, beautiful upland meadows with peat bogs. River Elbe (in Czech called Labe) springs here – it is one of the longest rivers in Europe. Along the longest and highest Silesian ridge leads the state border with Poland. continue reading
Šumava
A massive mountain range in the south of Bohemia
Šumava is located on the border between the Czech Republic and Germany (there is located its highest mountain). A large part of the mountain range belongs to the national park (the largest national park in Czech republic), the rest to the protected landscape area. The area is famous for the peat bogs and meadow plateaus that alternate with flat, wooded ridges. The area is particularly popular with cyclists. There is also a huge dam lake Lipno 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
Hrubý Jeseník
The highest mountains of Moravia and Silesia
The Hrubý Jeseník Mountains are the highest mountains in Moravia and Silesia. The whole area belongs to the Jeseníky PLA. The mountain range is dominated by Praděd Mountain with its famous transmitter and the famous Dlouhá Stráně Dam. The whole area is heavily forested and little damaged by human activity. 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
Moravian-silesian Beskids
Onethousanders in the northeast of the Czech Rep.
The Moravian-Silesian Beskydy Mountains are located in the northeast of the Czech Republic. The most important peaks are Lysá Hora, Smrk, Radhošť, Kněhyně and Velký Javorník.The Beskydy Mountains are part of the Beskydy PLA and offer plenty of natural wealth, including dense forests, waterfalls, streams, mountain peaks, lush vegetation and fauna. continue reading
Moravian Karst
A region of thousands of caves
The Moravian Karst is important for its cave complex. There are more than 1000 caves. Sloupsko-Šošůvské, Punkevní, Kateřinská, Balcarka, Výpustek are open to the public and once in a while the Bull Rock is open. There is also the most famous abyss in the republic, which we call Macocha continue reading
Podyjí
The youngest national park in the Czech Republic
Podyjí National Park is the youngest and smallest national park in the Czech Republic. The Thayatal NP is connected to the Lower Austrian side. It offers a total of 76 km of marked hiking trails. Due to the protection of the unique environment of Podyjí, the most valuable sites are accessible only when accompanied by a guide (forest complex Braitava, which is almost primeval in nature, and especially the best preserved and least affected river valley in the Czech republic – the Dyje canyon continue reading
Jizera mountains
The kingdom for skiers and cyclists
Jizera Mountains are forested plateau grooved with flat ridges reaching only slightly over thousand meters above sea level. They are infamously known for its harsh rainy weather with the largest rainfall throughout Europe. But even so, there are a lot of wonderful days, when the cyclists enjoy tens of kilometer long trails of various difficulty levels and tourists the views from the tops often crowned with rock formations. The most beautiful places are there picturesque meadows around Jizera and Jizerka rivers. Most popular, however, are in the winter for thousands of skiers enjoying excellent snow conditions and the wonderfully maintained trails. continue reading
Pálava
Wine and picturesque landscape
In the south of Moravia a beautiful ridge of limestone Pavlov Hills rises from the flat landscape. Almost the entire surroundings of this „pocket“ mountain range is full of distinctive villages and vineyards. In the south is also a beautiful city Mikulov. continue reading
Dolni Posazavi
The picturesque valley of the river Saza
Dolni (= Lower) Posazavi (= around river Sazava) is renowned not only as a paradise for boaters enjoying stretches of rapids or peaceful cruise in the beautiful countryside, but also for tourists admiring the views of the steep walls of canyon sections or historical monuments on its banks or tramps enjoying a romantic atmosphere in the huts high above the river. Train track leads through the whole valley. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful tracks in the Czech Republic. continue reading
Czech Karst
Caves and quarries
To the southwest of the capital city of Prague is located near the river Berounka picturesque area formed by limestone and dolomites – Bohemian Karst. You will find the largest Czech cave and probably the most famous quarry in the country – Great America. There is also a huge royal castle Karlštejn. continue reading
Třeboňsko
Landscape of ponds
In South Bohemia there is a very picturesque region full of ponds – Třeboňsko. Ideal place for cycling or fishing. There are also very nice cities such as Trebon or Jindrichuv Hradec. continue reading
Slavkovský les
Hills surrounded by spas
Slavkov Forest is a mountain range and at the same time a protected landscape area in western Bohemia. The forested hills are surrounded by world-famous spas such as Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne and Frantiskovy Lazne. There is also a nice town of Cheb and Loket Castle nearby. The highest peak of the mountain range is Lesný (983 meters above sea level). continue reading
The White Carpathians
Mountains on the Czech - Slovak border
This mountains are located along the border of the Czech Republic and Slovakia in the South Moravian and Zlín regions. The highest peak is Velká Javořina, 970 meters above sea level. The central part is protected: The White Carpathians PLA was established on 3 November 1980 and extends to the districts of Hodonín, Uherské Hradiště and Zlín. Deciduous forests predominate, mostly beech, the area is known for its unique flowery meadows. continue reading
Novohradské hory
The oldest protected reserve in Europe
The Novohradské Mountains on the Czech territory are spread over an area of 162 km². The most sought-after places for tourists are Nové Hrady with the Terezín Valley, the Dobrá Voda Monastery and the oldest protected reserve in Europe – Žofín Forest, founded in 1838. The Novohradské Mountains have a total of 7 thousand meters high peaks on the Czech side. continue reading
Poodří
The region around the Odra River
The Odra River rises in the Oder Hills and the Poodří PLA area extends between the towns of Jeseník nad Odrou and Ostrava. The area is characterized by meanders of the river, meadows, floodplain forests and many ponds and blind arms of the Odra River. continue reading
Orlické mountains
Mountains full of forts
The Eagle Mountains are famous mainly because of its massive fortifications of the First Republic. Jirásek's hiking path leads along the ridge. The highest peak is Velká Deštná. continue reading
Žďárské Hills
The highest part of the Bohemian-Moravian Highland
Žďárské Hills is located in the northeastern part of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. It's the highest part of it. The local landscape is protected within the PLA of the same name. There are a number of rivers, including Sázava. There is also a famous dam Great Darko. The center of the area is Zdar nad Sazavou continue reading
Železné mountains
Colorful Region
The Iron Mountains are distinguished by their geological formation. Before you get to the Iron Mountains you have to overcome the mountain range, which stretches from Zdirec Doubravou to Chvaletice, some 50km. I could call it myself a small example of the Rocky Mountains in the US. There are two forests in the Iron Mountains. The Polom Forest and the Lovětín Gorge are the youngest forest in the Czech Republic. Then river Doubrava with beautiful valley and Chrudimka with dam Seč. continue reading
Litovelské Pomoraví
Floodplain forests around the Morava River
Around Litovel there is a valuable set of floodplain forests surrounding the meandering river Morava. The area is followed by a large historic city of Olomouc. Another attraction is Mladečská Cave. continue reading
Moravian Tuscany
Wavy landscape around Kyjov
Its shape and atmosphere reminds the landscape of W and SW from Kyjov – in the vicinity of Šardice, Svatobořic-Mistřín, Stavěšice, Strážovice, Karlín or Žeravice Italian Tuscany. Long strips of brown or green fields stretch to the horizon and seem to end. A lonely tree, a little string or a white chapel complement the picturesque rolling countryside intertwined with roads. This place is considered by many to be natural, but in fact it is created by man. The character of the naturally undulating continue reading
PLA Blaník
Region of the Knights of Blanik
The Blaník PLA is the smallest protected landscape area in the Czech Republic. It was proclaimed on 29 December 1981. The highest point is Velký Blaník 638 m above sea level. The Blaník Protected Landscape Area was established because of its well-preserved natural and cultural heritage. continue reading
Česká Sibiř
Jan Herben County
Czech Siberia is named after the writer Jan Herben, who describes the surroundings of Mezivrat, but the definition of Czech Siberia is relatively vague. The following municipalities are considered as its core: Votice, Jankov, Ratměřice, Neustupov, Smilkov and Miličín. In a broader definition, the Czech Siberia is classified around the villages of Blaník (Zvěstov, Libouň, Louňovice pod Blaníkem, Načeradec, Pravonín), around the town of Sedlec-Prčice and sometimes also Mladovožicko 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
Rychlebské Mountains
Forgotten Mountains
Rychlebské Mountains are situated in Moravia and Silesia. They are overshadowed by the more famous and sought-after mountains, the Jeseníky. The Rychlebské Mountains are not a protected reserve. This gives them its isolation, calmness, silence and immense beauty. You will only see tramps and hikers here. It is because all the dwellings are in the valley and the mountains are still far away. I personally found an immense piece of beautiful landscape there continue reading
Králický Sněžník (mountain range)
The mountain range where the Morava River springs
Králický Sněžník is an independent mountain range near the Jeseníky Mountains, to which it is often assigned. The highest peak of the same name is Králický Sněžník, 1424m high. The peak is formed by a typical Nordic tundra environment, where only grasses, blueberries, cranberries, heather and other low plants grow. At the top is the ruins of the former lookout tower detonated by the Polish resistance. There is also a border with Poland. continue reading
Podkrkonoší
Picturesque region under the Giant Mountains
Podkrkonoší is a picturesque region located south of the Giant Mountains and northeast of the Bohemian Paradise. Thanks to these well-known neighboring areas, he is not so much visited. It also has a lot to offer. The main attraction is beautiful views from the local hills to the ridge of the Giant Mountains. The axis of this hilly region is the river Elbe. continue reading
Blanský les
Around the mountain Kleť
Blanský les is a mountain range and protected landscape area in one located between Šumava and České Budějovice. The dominant feature of the mountain range is Kleť Mountain (1,084 meters above sea level). In the mountains you will find a variety of cycling and hiking trails continue reading
Czech forest
Wooded mountain range
The Bohemian Forest is a densely forested mountain range on the western borders of the Czech Republic. Most of it is located in Germany under the name Oberpfälzer Wald. The highest peak is Čerchov (1,042 meters above sea level). It can be described as a lower version of neighboring Šumava continue reading
Podbeskydská Upland
Picturesque Podbeskydí
To the north of the Moravian-Silesian Beskydy is Podbeskydská Upland. Her most picturesque part is the Štramberk Highlands around the historic town of Štramberk. The green hills surround this beautiful city and magnificent views are on all sides continue reading
Křivoklátsko
PLA Křivoklátsko
It was declared in 1978. The canyon of the Berounka River passes through it. The biosphere of the Křivoklát region has also entered UNESCO. There are many attractions in the area. Whether they are very famous castles or the beauty of nature. For those of us who are looking for beauty and silence, Křivoklátsko is a suitable adept. Křivoklátsko is very underestimated and thus little visited in relation to the areas around it. Bohemian Karst, Brdy. In relation to Prague, the availability of Bohemian Paradise continue reading
Brdy
Large forests, where soldiers preserved part of nature
Brdy is a rugged highland in Central Bohemia stretching from Prague's Zbraslav towards Rokycany. The highest peak of Brd is Tok (865 m above sea level), the second highest mountain is Prague (862 m above sea level). The most famous peak in Brdy is Plešivec (654 m above sea level). The southern part is and was normally accessible to tourists and very popular due to its location near the capital. part was closed to the public. After the military district ceased to exist, the whole area (except for a small part) was opened to the public in January 2016. The area of the former military district is interwoven with hundreds of kilometers of paved roads inviting to bike rides or comfortable walking. continue reading
